#A6C0B9 Hex Color
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A muted, gray-leaning teal, #a6c0b9 has a dusty, ashy finish that feels clear and composed. Its soft saturation suits healthcare, wellness, and technology interfaces as a supporting tone or large background. Pair it with charcoal and muted coral for contrast. Black text provides about 10.9:1 contrast, making the hex code #a6c0b9 suitable behind small body text.
Questions about #a6c0b9
What is #a6c0b9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a6c0b9 is rgb(166, 192, 185), in HSL hsl(164, 17%, 70%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 4%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #a6c0b9?
#a6c0b9 pairs well with charcoal for grounded contrast and muted coral for a restrained warm accent, while soft neutrals preserve its calm, dusty character. Use the darker partner for text or key interface elements.
Is #a6c0b9 warm or cool?
#a6c0b9 reads as a cool, gray-leaning teal because its blue-green hue is softened by low saturation and a noticeable gray cast. That balance gives it a clear, composed mood rather than a vivid tropical feel.
Is #a6c0b9 readable on white or black?
#a6c0b9 has a 1.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.86:1 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.