#6CAD9A Hex Color
Professional and composed dusty seafoam
This dusty, unsaturated teal carries a muted, cool undertone that reads professional and composed. Because it lacks high saturation, #6cad9a works effectively as a supporting tone or background in healthcare and wellness interfaces. It pairs particularly well with charcoal grays for a grounded, modern look. High contrast black text remains legible against this shade, making it a reliable choice for readable body content.
Questions about #6cad9a
What is #6cad9a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6cad9a is rgb(108, 173, 154), in HSL hsl(162, 28%, 55%) and in CMYK 38%, 0%, 11%, 32%.
What colors pair best with #6cad9a for a modern interface?
Use deep charcoal or dark navy for text, as they ground the muted teal without overwhelming its professional, airy quality. For secondary accents, a soft terracotta or warm beige adds a nice, balancing contrast against the cool undertones.
Is #6cad9a suitable for body text on a white background?
No, #6cad9a is likely too light to meet standard accessibility requirements for readability as body text on white. It functions much better as a decorative accent, a subtle background shade, or for larger headings where contrast is not the primary requirement.
Is #6cad9a readable on white or black?
#6cad9a has a 2.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.08:1 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.