#6EACA1 Hex Color
A dusty teal with cool ashy undertones
This dusty, desaturated teal leans into a cool, ashy tone that feels balanced and approachable. Because of its muted chroma, #6eaca1 works exceptionally well as a supporting color in corporate or wellness branding. It pairs nicely with deep charcoal or warm terracotta, which grounds its ethereal quality. This hex code provides strong contrast for black text, making it a reliable choice for UI readability.
Questions about #6eaca1
What is #6eaca1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6eaca1 is rgb(110, 172, 161), in HSL hsl(169, 27%, 55%) and in CMYK 36%, 0%, 6%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #6eaca1?
#6eaca1 works beautifully with deep charcoal for high-contrast text or warm terracotta to add organic, grounding energy. These combinations balance the cool, muted nature of the teal while ensuring the interface remains professional and readable.
Is #6eaca1 readable on white or black?
#6eaca1 has a 2.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.07:1 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.