Color #06515B Color / Colour Code #06515B
This page shows the hex color code for color #06515b (#06515B). The colour is a cyan tone with 88% saturation and 19% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #06515B against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#06515B paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 157, 187, and 217 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 187, 307, and 67 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #06515B
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 187 and saturation at 88%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 187 to 232 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 187 with its complement at 7 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 #06515B
Lightness variations at hue 187 and 88% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #06515B
Design Use Cases for #06515B
High-Impact Accent
With 88% saturation, #06515B is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#06515B at 19% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its cyan character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Clarity & Technology
#06515B is in the cyan spectrum (hue 187). 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 #06515B (hue 187) to its complement at hue 7. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 217. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #06515b, #5b1006);
CSS Code for #06515B
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About Color #06515B (#06515B)
#06515B is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 6 red, 81 green, and 91 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 15.2:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 187 degrees with 88% saturation and 19% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #06515B is 60/255 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 93% cyan, 11% magenta, 0% yellow, and 64% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #06515B against white is 8.99:1 and against black is 2.34:1. 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 #5B1006 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #06515B. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #065B3A and #06275B, 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 #06515B?
- #06515B is Color #06515B, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(6, 81, 91), HSL(187, 88%, 19%), and CMYK(93%, 11%, 0%, 64%). Its perceived brightness is 60/255.
- Is #06515B accessible for text?
- Against white, #06515B has a contrast ratio of 8.99:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.34:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #06515B?
- The complementary colour is #5B1006 (hue 7). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #065B3A and #06275B. The triadic palette adds #5B0651 and #515B06 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #06515B in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #06515b; or rgb(6, 81, 91); or hsl(187, 88%, 19%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 187 88% 19%; 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.