#6CA9B4 Hex Color
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This ashy, unsaturated cyan offers a muted, professional aesthetic that avoids being overly bright. Because of its dusty quality, #6ca9b4 works best as a supporting accent rather than a dominant background color. Pair it with soft charcoals or deep slates to anchor its cool temperature. It provides excellent readability for text, as black font stands out sharply against this specific hex code.
Questions about #6ca9b4
What is #6ca9b4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6ca9b4 is rgb(108, 169, 180), in HSL hsl(189, 32%, 56%) and in CMYK 40%, 6%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #6ca9b4?
#6ca9b4 benefits from being grounded by dark, neutral tones that anchor its cool, dusty temperature. Use deep charcoal or slate grays for text, or pair it with warm, sandy beiges to create a sophisticated, balanced contrast that feels modern and professional.
Is #6ca9b4 readable on white or black?
#6ca9b4 has a 2.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.97:1 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.