#6AE0AD Hex Color
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This sparkling, minty green offers a bright, crisp aesthetic that feels both refreshing and balanced. The hex code #6ae0ad carries a high chroma, making it an excellent accent color for modern UI, especially when paired with deep charcoal grays to create high contrast. Because it is so vivid, avoid using it as a dominant background, as it can quickly overwhelm finer design details.
Questions about #6ae0ad
What is #6ae0ad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6ae0ad is rgb(106, 224, 173), in HSL hsl(154, 66%, 65%) and in CMYK 53%, 0%, 23%, 12%.
Where should I use #6ae0ad in my UI design?
#6ae0ad is a high-chroma green that functions best as an interactive element or alert indicator. Use this shade for call-to-action buttons or success states where you need to draw the eye without overwhelming the overall page hierarchy.
What colors pair well with #6ae0ad?
#6ae0ad creates a sophisticated, modern contrast when paired with charcoal or deep slate grays. For a more vibrant approach, try combining it with soft neutral tones, as the high-chroma nature of this green can clash with other saturated colors.
Is #6ae0ad readable on white or black?
#6ae0ad has a 1.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.87:1 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.