#6CB4C1 Hex Color

Cool, softened cyan for calm designs

Hex color #6cb4c1 graphic
Muted and cool, #6cb4c1 is a dusty cyan with gray undertones and moderate lightness. Its softened saturation creates a peaceful, youthful feel for spring themes, children’s products, communication, and technology. Use it as a supporting background with dark navy or warm coral accents. Black text reads clearly on this color. The hex code for this color is #6cb4c1.

Questions about #6cb4c1

What is #6cb4c1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6cb4c1 is rgb(108, 180, 193), in HSL hsl(189, 41%, 59%) and in CMYK 44%, 7%, 0%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #6cb4c1?
#6cb4c1 pairs well with navy for crisp contrast, coral for warmth, and soft beige for an airy palette, while its dusty cyan character works best as a background or supporting color.
Is #6cb4c1 readable on white or black?
#6cb4c1 has a 2.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.93:1 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.