#6DC6E4 Hex Color
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#6dc6e4 is a light, unsaturated cyan with a cool, airy finish and faint green undertones. Its soft brightness suggests freshness, openness, and youthful energy without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone for spring themes, children’s products, communication apps, or aerospace branding. Black text provides about 10.8:1 contrast, making it suitable for body copy. The hex code is #6dc6e4.
Questions about #6dc6e4
What is #6dc6e4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6dc6e4 is rgb(109, 198, 228), in HSL hsl(195, 69%, 66%) and in CMYK 52%, 13%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #6dc6e4?
#6dc6e4 pairs well with navy, charcoal, and warm coral accents, which ground its cool brightness and create clear visual contrast without making the palette feel heavy across interfaces, illustrations, and brand palettes. For a softer look, add white or muted sage.
Does #6dc6e4 feel warm or cool?
#6dc6e4 reads as a cool color because its cyan base and faint green undertone lean toward blue rather than yellow or red, especially beside warmer neutrals and accents. Its light saturation keeps the overall effect airy, fresh, and approachable.
Is #6dc6e4 readable on white or black?
#6dc6e4 has a 1.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.84:1 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.