#6199A9 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty cyan lands on the cooler side of the spectrum with a gray, ashy quality that keeps it approachable. Because #6199a9 is desaturated, it excels as a supporting background or a calm UI element. Pair it with crisp white or deep charcoal to maximize its contrast, as black text reads clearly against this shade. It offers a professional, clear alternative to brighter, more aggressive blues.
Questions about #6199a9
What is #6199a9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6199a9 is rgb(97, 153, 169), in HSL hsl(193, 30%, 52%) and in CMYK 43%, 9%, 0%, 34%.
Which colors pair best with #6199a9 in a design?
#6199a9 pairs exceptionally well with high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or crisp white to maintain readability. You can also create a professional, grounded palette by balancing this muted cyan with deeper navy tones or soft, warm cream accents for harmony.
Is #6199a9 suitable for text on light backgrounds?
#6199a9 generally lacks sufficient contrast for standard body text against light or white backgrounds. It works best as an accent color, a background for dark text, or a subtle UI element where high readability isn't the primary requirement for that specific layer.
Is #6199a9 readable on white or black?
#6199a9 has a 3.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.63:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.