#63A9A8 Hex Color
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With its cool cyan cast and dusty, unsaturated finish, #63a9a8 feels refreshing without becoming loud. This ashy blue-green suggests trust, freedom, and clear thinking, making it useful for technology, communication, and productivity interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or warm terracotta; black text reads clearly on this hex code for accessible body copy.
Questions about #63a9a8
What is #63a9a8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #63a9a8 is rgb(99, 169, 168), in HSL hsl(179, 29%, 53%) and in CMYK 41%, 0%, 1%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #63a9a8?
The best pairings for #63a9a8 include navy for structure, warm terracotta for contrast, and soft cream for lighter layouts, because navy strengthens its cool depth while terracotta adds warmth without overwhelming the shade.
Is #63a9a8 readable on white or black?
#63a9a8 has a 2.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.77:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.