#6AA2AA Hex Color
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The hex code #6aa2aa is a muted, cool cyan with gray undertones and medium lightness. Its dusty finish suggests trust and clarity without feeling sterile, making it useful for technology, aerospace, and productivity interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or warm coral. Black text achieves about a 7.4:1 contrast ratio on this color.
Questions about #6aa2aa
What is #6aa2aa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6aa2aa is rgb(106, 162, 170), in HSL hsl(188, 27%, 54%) and in CMYK 38%, 5%, 0%, 33%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6aa2aa?
Does #6aa2aa look warm or cool?
#6aa2aa reads as cool because its cyan base outweighs its muted gray undertones, creating a calm, clear impression rather than a warm or earthy one. That balance suits technology, productivity, and other settings needing focus without starkness.
Is #6aa2aa readable on white or black?
#6aa2aa has a 2.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.36:1 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.