#6BB8B4 Hex Color
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Reach for #6bb8b4 when a project needs a soft, dusty cyan that stays calm without going flat. Its low saturation keeps it gentle, which suits baby products, spring themes, and light tech UI. It works best as a background base since black text on it hits about 9.1:1 contrast. Try it with warm coral accents. The hex code #6bb8b4 reads pastel and cool.
Questions about #6bb8b4
What is #6bb8b4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6bb8b4 is rgb(107, 184, 180), in HSL hsl(177, 35%, 57%) and in CMYK 42%, 0%, 2%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #6bb8b4?
#6bb8b4 pairs well with terracotta or coral accents, which add warmth to its cool, grayed base. Deep charcoal text also reads cleanly over it.
Is #6bb8b4 readable on white or black?
#6bb8b4 has a 2.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.14:1 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.