#6CBE9A Hex Color
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#6cbe9a is a pastel teal with a muted, powdery finish. Its low saturation keeps it gentle, so it works best as a supporting tone or calm UI background rather than a bold accent. Black text sits at about 9.5:1 contrast here, well past WCAG AA for body copy. It flatters deep plum and warm terracotta pairings.
Questions about #6cbe9a
What is #6cbe9a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6cbe9a is rgb(108, 190, 154), in HSL hsl(154, 39%, 58%) and in CMYK 43%, 0%, 19%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #6cbe9a?
Rich plum and terracotta bring out its green undertones, while deep navy keeps it grounded. Skip pale neutrals next to it, since they can wash this shade out.
Is #6cbe9a readable on white or black?
#6cbe9a has a 2.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.46:1 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.