#69B8AE Hex Color
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Muted and light, this dusty teal leans cool with a gray-green undertone. Its hex code is #69b8ae. It works best as a supporting tone in wellness and healthcare palettes, and black text reads clearly on it at about 9.1:1 contrast. Next to white it can wash out, so pair it with deeper teal or warm terracotta.
Questions about #69b8ae
What is #69b8ae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #69b8ae is rgb(105, 184, 174), in HSL hsl(172, 36%, 57%) and in CMYK 43%, 0%, 5%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #69b8ae?
Warm terracotta makes this muted teal feel fresher, while deep navy adds sophistication. For softer palettes, lean on cream, blush, or muted sage tones that share its low saturation.
Is #69b8ae readable on white or black?
#69b8ae has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.06:1 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.