#6AE8D9 Hex Color
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This bright, pastel teal features distinct aquatic undertones. Because it is light and saturated, it serves best as an accent color for UI buttons rather than a full background. Designers will appreciate that black text maintains an accessible 14.2:1 contrast ratio against this shade. Pair it with deep charcoal for a modern, crisp look. The hex code for this teal is #6ae8d9.
Questions about #6ae8d9
What is #6ae8d9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6ae8d9 is rgb(106, 232, 217), in HSL hsl(173, 73%, 66%) and in CMYK 54%, 0%, 6%, 9%.
How should I use #6ae8d9 in interface design?
Use #6ae8d9 primarily as a UI accent color for call-to-action buttons or status highlights. Its high-energy brightness captures attention immediately without overwhelming the overall layout, and it creates a clean, professional aesthetic when balanced against deep neutral backgrounds like charcoal.
Is #6ae8d9 readable on white or black?
#6ae8d9 has a 1.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.15:1 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.