#6A9BAB Hex Color
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#6a9bab is a dusty sky blue with plenty of gray in it, so it reads soft instead of bright. That muted quality makes it a strong supporting tone or UI background, and it looks cleaner beside charcoal than beside plain white. The hex code carries a cool, refreshing character that fits tech, aerospace, and children’s products. Black text passes AA on it with room to spare.
Questions about #6a9bab
What is #6a9bab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a9bab is rgb(106, 155, 171), in HSL hsl(195, 28%, 54%) and in CMYK 38%, 9%, 0%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #6a9bab?
#6a9bab flatters warm, earthy partners since its complement lands in muted orange territory. Try terracotta for accents or charcoal for text, and skip white pairings that wash it out.
Is #6a9bab readable on white or black?
#6a9bab has a 3.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.88:1 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.