#6DB5C7 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #6db5c7 is a dusty cyan with a soft, ashy finish. Its moderate lightness and low saturation create a peaceful, youthful mood without feeling sugary. Use it as a supporting tone for spring palettes, children’s products, communication tools, or aerospace branding. Pair it with charcoal, where black text remains highly legible. The hex code for this color is #6db5c7.
Questions about #6db5c7
What is #6db5c7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6db5c7 is rgb(109, 181, 199), in HSL hsl(192, 45%, 60%) and in CMYK 45%, 9%, 0%, 22%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #6db5c7?
#6db5c7 pairs well with charcoal and navy for grounded contrast, while warm terracotta adds energy without overwhelming its dusty cyan base; soft neutrals keep the overall palette calm, airy, and suitable for gentle interface or product design.
Is #6db5c7 a warm or cool color?
#6db5c7 reads cool because its hue leans toward blue-green, while its muted saturation and gray cast keep it from feeling bright or icy; that balance gives interfaces and spring-oriented palettes a peaceful, approachable tone.
Is #6db5c7 readable on white or black?
#6db5c7 has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.08:1 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.