#6BA8A9 Hex Color
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#6ba8a9 is a dusty, cool cyan with gray undertones and low saturation, giving designs a refreshing yet grounded feel. Its airy blue-green character suits technology, aerospace, children’s products, and communication branding. Use it as a supporting tone with deep navy or charcoal; black text remains highly readable. The hex code for this color is #6ba8a9.
Questions about #6ba8a9
What is #6ba8a9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6ba8a9 is rgb(107, 168, 169), in HSL hsl(181, 26%, 54%) and in CMYK 37%, 1%, 0%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #6ba8a9?
Does #6ba8a9 read as a warm or cool color?
#6ba8a9 reads as a cool color because its blue-green hue is softened by gray undertones rather than warmed by yellow or red. That balance gives it a calm, refreshing mood while keeping it more grounded than a bright cyan.
Is #6ba8a9 readable on white or black?
#6ba8a9 has a 2.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.79:1 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.