#6B9DA3 Hex Color
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This cool, desaturated cyan carries a distinct ashy quality that makes it easy on the eyes. Because of its muted tone, #6b9da3 works best as a supporting color in professional UI designs rather than a primary shade. Pair it with dark charcoal grays for a clean, modern aesthetic. The hex code is #6b9da3, which offers high enough contrast to support black text comfortably.
Questions about #6b9da3
What is #6b9da3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b9da3 is rgb(107, 157, 163), in HSL hsl(186, 23%, 53%) and in CMYK 34%, 4%, 0%, 36%.
How should I use #6b9da3 in web interface design?
#6b9da3 is best utilized as a secondary or accent color rather than a primary shade because of its muted, desaturated nature. It provides a professional, calming presence that pairs exceptionally well with charcoal or slate grays for readable, modern interface layouts.
Is #6b9da3 readable on white or black?
#6b9da3 has a 3.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.97:1 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.