#6A8A96 Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated cyan balances a matte finish with a cool, ashy undertone. Because it is highly muted, #6a8a96 functions best as a background color or secondary supporting element rather than a focal point. Pair it with soft cream or warm charcoal for a balanced palette. The hex code #6a8a96 offers enough contrast for legible black body text, keeping your interface clean and approachable.
Questions about #6a8a96
What is #6a8a96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a8a96 is rgb(106, 138, 150), in HSL hsl(196, 17%, 50%) and in CMYK 29%, 8%, 0%, 41%.
What colors pair best with #6a8a96 for a balanced palette?
Is #6a8a96 suitable for use as a primary interface color?
While #6a8a96 functions excellently as a sophisticated background or secondary accent, it may lack the saturation required for a primary focal point. Use it to support text or UI elements where you want to maintain a calm, approachable atmosphere without overwhelming the user.
Is #6a8a96 readable on white or black?
#6a8a96 has a 3.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.68:1 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.