#A6C3C0 Hex Color
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#a6c3c0 is a muted, ashy teal that leans heavily into grey. Its low saturation makes it a functional choice for clean UI backgrounds or minimalist wellness branding. Because this hex code offers high contrast against black text, it remains legible at small sizes. Pair this tone with deep charcoals or warm other shades of pink to create a balanced, modern visual palette.
Questions about #a6c3c0
What is #a6c3c0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a6c3c0 is rgb(166, 195, 192), in HSL hsl(174, 19%, 71%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 2%, 24%.
Does #a6c3c0 read as a warm or cool color?
#a6c3c0 leans decidedly cool due to its strong blue and green undertones. However, the heavy infusion of grey desaturates the hue, preventing it from feeling overly vibrant or clinical, which allows it to sit comfortably in professional palettes.
What colors pair well with #a6c3c0?
You can create a balanced, modern visual palette by pairing #a6c3c0 with deep charcoal for high-contrast text or soft warm pink accents. These combinations ground the muted teal and add necessary warmth without overpowering its understated character.
Is #a6c3c0 readable on white or black?
#a6c3c0 has a 1.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.18:1 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.