#6C9988 Hex Color
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#6c9988 is a muted teal with cool green undertones, low saturation, and a matte, ashy finish. Its restrained lightness supports calm, clear layouts for wellness, healthcare, hospitality, and technology. Use the hex code #6c9988 as a supporting tone or broad background, with black text for about 6.5:1 contrast and readable small type.
Questions about #6c9988
What is #6c9988 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c9988 is rgb(108, 153, 136), in HSL hsl(157, 18%, 51%) and in CMYK 29%, 0%, 11%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #6c9988?
Pair #6c9988 with warm terracotta, muted cream, or dark navy to balance its cool, gray-green cast. Terracotta brings focused contrast, while cream and navy help build a restrained palette for hospitality, wellness, and technology interfaces.
Is #6c9988 readable on white or black?
#6c9988 has a 3.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.54:1 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.