#6B9995 Hex Color
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The hex code #6b9995 is a muted, cool teal with gray undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation gives interfaces a composed, understated feel, making it useful for healthcare, wellness, and communication designs. Use it as a supporting tone with warm ivory or charcoal; it supports black body text at about 6.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #6b9995
What is #6b9995 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b9995 is rgb(107, 153, 149), in HSL hsl(175, 18%, 51%) and in CMYK 30%, 0%, 3%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #6b9995?
For a balanced palette, #6b9995 pairs well with warm ivory, charcoal, and muted terracotta, which soften its cool gray-teal base while adding brightness, structure, or restrained warmth to different interface and branding styles.
Is #6b9995 readable on white or black?
#6b9995 has a 3.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.61:1 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.