#6E9685 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated teal carries a matte, ashy quality that reads professional and grounded. Because it is highly muted, #6e9685 works best as a neutral background for healthcare or wellness interfaces. It offers enough contrast for legible black text, making it a reliable choice for large blocks of copy. Pair it with soft cream or warm gray to keep the design from feeling too cold.
Questions about #6e9685
What is #6e9685 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e9685 is rgb(110, 150, 133), in HSL hsl(155, 16%, 51%) and in CMYK 27%, 0%, 11%, 41%.
What colors pair best with #6e9685?
This muted teal works best when paired with warm, creamy neutrals like ivory or soft, light grays to prevent the design from feeling too cold or clinical. Using warmer, natural tones helps balance the ashy, matte quality of the color for a more inviting feel.
Is #6e9685 readable on white or black?
#6e9685 has a 3.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.36:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.