#6BE5BA Hex Color
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#6be5ba is a light teal with a minty, almost seafoam finish. Its high lightness and medium saturation give it a soft glow that reads fresh rather than loud. It shines as a background in wellness, healthcare, and spring layouts, and pairs well with charcoal for text. Next to pure white it can look washed out, so give it a darker neighbor. With a contrast ratio near 13.5:1 against black text, it clears WCAG AA for small body copy.
Questions about #6be5ba
What is #6be5ba in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6be5ba is rgb(107, 229, 186), in HSL hsl(159, 70%, 66%) and in CMYK 53%, 0%, 19%, 10%.
Is #6be5ba warm or cool?
#6be5ba reads cool. Its green base keeps it softer than a true aqua, but the blue lean and high lightness give it a crisp, chilly feel that suits fresh and calming layouts.
What text color works best on #6be5ba?
Black text is the safe pick. The color is light enough to hit strong contrast with dark type, while white text on #6be5ba often drops below accessible ratios for small body copy.
Is #6be5ba readable on white or black?
#6be5ba has a 1.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.54:1 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.