#6AAEC9 Hex Color
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Dusty and muted, #6aaec9 avoids the neon edge of pure cyan while keeping a clear, cool blue character. Its gray undertone makes it easy to read text against, so it works as a supporting background for tech and spring-themed designs. Pair it with charcoal or terracotta to keep it from feeling flat. Black type on this hex code passes contrast checks comfortably.
Questions about #6aaec9
What is #6aaec9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6aaec9 is rgb(106, 174, 201), in HSL hsl(197, 47%, 60%) and in CMYK 47%, 13%, 0%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #6aaec9?
Charcoal, warm terracotta, and soft cream all balance #6aaec9 without clashing. Terracotta adds warmth against its cool undertone, while cream keeps designs light and airy.
Is #6aaec9 readable on white or black?
#6aaec9 has a 2.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.51:1 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.