Color #06422B Color / Colour Code #06422B
This page shows the hex color code for color #06422b (#06422B). The colour is a cyan tone with 83% saturation and 14% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #06422B against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#06422B paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 127, 157, and 187 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 157, 277, and 37 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #06422B
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 157 and saturation at 83%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 157 to 202 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 157 with its complement at 337 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #06422B
Lightness variations at hue 157 and 83% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #06422B
Design Use Cases for #06422B
Vibrant Brand Color
#06422B has a strong 83% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Dark Mode Background
At just 14% lightness, #06422B works as a dark mode background or overlay color. Dark backgrounds reduce eye strain in low-light environments and make bright accent colors pop. Pair with light text (minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio) for readability.
Clarity & Technology
#06422B is in the cyan spectrum (hue 157). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #06422B (hue 157) to its complement at hue 337. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 187. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #06422b, #41061d);
CSS Code for #06422B
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About Color #06422B (#06422B)
#06422B is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 6 red, 66 green, and 43 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 11.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 157 degrees with 83% saturation and 14% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #06422B is 45/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 91% cyan, 0% magenta, 35% yellow, and 74% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #06422B against white is 11.53:1 and against black is 1.82:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #41061D creates maximum visual tension when paired with #06422B. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #06410D and #063A41, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #06422B?
- #06422B is Color #06422B, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(6, 66, 43), HSL(157, 83%, 14%), and CMYK(91%, 0%, 35%, 74%). Its perceived brightness is 45/255.
- Is #06422B accessible for text?
- Against white, #06422B has a contrast ratio of 11.53:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.82:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #06422B?
- The complementary colour is #41061D (hue 337). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #06410D and #063A41. The triadic palette adds #2B0641 and #412B06 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #06422B in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #06422b; or rgb(6, 66, 43); or hsl(157, 83%, 14%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 157 83% 14%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.