#6EB5AF Hex Color
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This unsaturated, ashy teal sits comfortably between green and blue, offering a soft, muted aesthetic. Because of its dusty quality, #6eb5af works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Pair it with deep charcoals to ground its cooling effect. Its high contrast makes black text readable against it, making this hex code a practical choice for UI elements in wellness or tech branding.
Questions about #6eb5af
What is #6eb5af in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6eb5af is rgb(110, 181, 175), in HSL hsl(175, 32%, 57%) and in CMYK 39%, 0%, 3%, 29%.
What pairs well with #6eb5af in a color scheme?
This muted teal works best alongside neutral charcoal or deep slate to anchor its cooling, dusty quality. You can also introduce soft, desaturated terracotta to create a sophisticated, earthy contrast that balances the blue-green base without overwhelming the layout.
Is #6eb5af suitable for UI text?
#6eb5af maintains strong contrast against dark backgrounds like black or near-black, making it an excellent choice for UI buttons or accent elements. Because of its unsaturated nature, it acts as a calm, accessible visual guide rather than a distracting pop of color.
Is #6eb5af readable on white or black?
#6eb5af has a 2.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.89:1 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.