#A6E4D9 Hex Color
A gentle, unsaturated teal for modern spaces
A pale, unsaturated teal, #a6e4d9 functions best as a spacious background in modern wellness interfaces. Its bleached appearance provides a gentle, airy feel that pairs well with charcoal gray text for readability. Because it is highly desaturated, avoid using it for buttons or small details where it might disappear against white. The hex code for this delicate, cool tone is #a6e4d9.
Questions about #a6e4d9
What is #a6e4d9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a6e4d9 is rgb(166, 228, 217), in HSL hsl(169, 53%, 77%) and in CMYK 27%, 0%, 5%, 11%.
When should I avoid using #a6e4d9 in my design?
Avoid using #a6e4d9 for small text, thin lines, or UI buttons because its high saturation level makes it disappear against white backgrounds. It lacks the contrast necessary for accessibility on smaller, high-detail elements, so keep it for larger, open areas.
Which colors pair best with #a6e4d9 for text or accents?
Is #a6e4d9 readable on white or black?
#a6e4d9 has a 1.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.72:1 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.