#6FA39C Hex Color

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Muted and mid-light, #6fa39c is a dusty teal with a gray cast that keeps it calm instead of crisp. The hex code works well as a dominant base in healthcare, wellness, and tech design, and it carries black text at about 7.4:1 contrast. Pair it with terracotta or charcoal so its gray undertone reads intentional rather than flat.

Questions about #6fa39c

What is #6fa39c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6fa39c is rgb(111, 163, 156), in HSL hsl(172, 22%, 54%) and in CMYK 32%, 0%, 4%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #6fa39c?
Warm earth tones work best. #6fa39c looks richer next to terracotta or charcoal than beside plain white, which can wash it out. Cream and soft browns also flatter its gray undertone.
Is #6fa39c readable on white or black?
#6fa39c has a 2.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.39:1 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.