#06b6d4
#06b6d4 is rgb(6, 182, 212), or hsl(189, 94%, 43%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is cyan-500 (#00b8db), not an exact match.
Conversions
WCAG contrast
| Background | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| white | 2.43:1 | fail | fail | fail |
| black | 8.65:1 | pass | pass | pass |
| slate-900 | 7.35:1 | pass | pass | pass |
| gray-100 | 2.21:1 | fail | fail | fail |
Ratios use WCAG relative luminance for opaque sRGB colors. Normal text requires 4.5:1, or 7:1 at AAA. Large text requires 3:1: at least 24 CSS pixels, or about 18.67 CSS pixels when bold. Pass/fail uses the unrounded ratio. Contrast alone is not a full accessibility assessment.
Colors paired with #06b6d4 in real UI palettes
These colors appear alongside #06b6d4 in StyleKit's curated palettes. Co-occurrence is not a promise of text readability; each pair includes its measured contrast.
- #ec4899
Used together in Modern Gradient, Z-Pattern Layout.
1.45:1
Not for normal text - #f59e0b
Used together in Modern Gradient, Z-Pattern Layout.
1.13:1
Not for normal text - #020617
Used together in Sci-Fi HUD.
8.31:1
AA normal text - #0ea5e9
Used together in Sci-Fi HUD.
1.14:1
Not for normal text - #0f172a
Used together in Z-Pattern Layout.
7.35:1
AA normal text - #1e1b4b
Used together in Modern Gradient.
6.58:1
AA normal text
A readable starting point
black text on #06b6d4: 8.65:1 contrast.
Design styles using this color
Tints and shades
Lightness ladder in HSL space, from the lightest tint to the darkest shade of #06b6d4.
Similar colors in the library
Nearest swatches by perceptual OKLab distance across all curated style palettes.
AI prompt snippet
Use #06b6d4 as the accent color, following the Modern Gradient style: rgb(6, 182, 212), nearest Tailwind token cyan-500. Keep text contrast at least 4.5:1 (this color scores 2.43:1 on white, 8.65:1 on black).
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Questions about #06b6d4
What color is #06b6d4?
#06b6d4 is rgb(6, 182, 212), or hsl(189, 94%, 43%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is cyan-500 (#00b8db), not an exact match.
What text color should I use on #06b6d4?
Black (#000000) has the higher black-or-white contrast against #06b6d4: 8.65:1. This calculation assumes opaque, flat sRGB colors. Normal text requires 4.5:1 and large text 3:1 under WCAG 2.2 SC 1.4.3; it is not a complete accessibility assessment.
How can I use exactly #06b6d4 in Tailwind CSS?
Use bg-[#06b6d4], text-[#06b6d4], or a CSS custom property instead of substituting a nearby named token. The reference palette is Tailwind CSS 4.1.18, converted from OKLCH to sRGB hex; newer Tailwind versions and custom themes can differ.
Sources and calculation limits
Reference palette: Tailwind CSS 4.1.18, converted from OKLCH to sRGB hex. Named tokens are versioned approximations; use the exact hex utilities when matching an existing design. Palette pairings come from the linked StyleKit definitions, not external popularity or preference data.