#A6D8D1 Hex Color
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#a6d8d1 is a light, pastel teal with muted green undertones and a cool, ashy finish. Its low saturation creates a soft, airy mood suited to wellness, healthcare, baby products, and minimalist interfaces. Use it as a supporting background with charcoal or navy text; black provides about 13.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #a6d8d1.
Questions about #a6d8d1
What is #a6d8d1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a6d8d1 is rgb(166, 216, 209), in HSL hsl(172, 39%, 75%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 3%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #a6d8d1?
#a6d8d1 pairs well with charcoal or navy for readable text, while warm terracotta, coral, and muted sage create balanced accents without overpowering its airy pastel base; use the teal as a background and reserve darker colors for headings, icons, or buttons.
Does #a6d8d1 read as warm or cool?
#a6d8d1 reads as a cool color because its pale teal base leans toward blue, while muted green undertones, low saturation, and an ashy finish soften the effect into a calm, airy shade rather than a vivid or icy one.
Is #a6d8d1 readable on white or black?
#a6d8d1 has a 1.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.36:1 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.