#6BBFB0 Hex Color
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Soft like sea glass left in the sun, this pastel teal carries a gray undertone that keeps it muted. The hex code #6bbfb0 works as a calm base for wellness, healthcare, and hospitality designs, and it flatters terracotta or charcoal accents. It can wash out beside pure white, but black text reads clearly on it at about 9.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #6bbfb0
What is #6bbfb0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6bbfb0 is rgb(107, 191, 176), in HSL hsl(169, 40%, 58%) and in CMYK 44%, 0%, 8%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #6bbfb0?
This muted teal looks strongest next to terracotta or charcoal, which add warmth and weight to its pale base. Skip pure white backgrounds, since the contrast gets washed out.
Is #6bbfb0 readable on white or black?
#6bbfb0 has a 2.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.70:1 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.