#6B9B90 Hex Color
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#6b9b90 is a dusty, low-saturation teal with cool gray undertones and a calm, polished character. Its balanced tone suits healthcare, wellness, technology, and hospitality branding, especially as a supporting color beside warm ivory or deep charcoal. Use it for spacious UI backgrounds or panels. Black text achieves about 6.7:1 contrast and meets WCAG AA body-text requirements. The hex code is #6b9b90.
Questions about #6b9b90
What is #6b9b90 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b9b90 is rgb(107, 155, 144), in HSL hsl(166, 19%, 51%) and in CMYK 31%, 0%, 7%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #6b9b90 in a palette?
#6b9b90 pairs well with warm ivory, charcoal, muted terracotta, and soft sand, balancing its cool gray undertones while keeping the palette calm; use ivory for spacious backgrounds and charcoal for grounded text or accents.
Does #6b9b90 read as a warm or cool color?
#6b9b90 reads as a cool color because its muted teal base leans blue-green and is softened with gray, giving it a calm, polished appearance rather than a bright or yellow-green cast.
Where does #6b9b90 work well in design?
#6b9b90 works well for calm UI panels, wellness and healthcare branding, hospitality accents, and supporting surfaces where muted teal adds color without demanding attention; pair it with warmer neutrals and dark text for readable interfaces.
Is #6b9b90 readable on white or black?
#6b9b90 has a 3.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.71:1 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.