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#6CAC99 color code is #6CAC99. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #6cac99.

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#6CAC99 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #6CAC99 is 0.3499. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.63:1 against white and 8.00:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#6CAC99 on white2.63:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#6CAC99 on black8.00:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #6CAC992.63:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #6CAC998.00:1AAA

#6CAC99 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #6CAC99?+
The hex code for #6CAC99 is #6CAC99. In RGB it's rgb(108, 172, 153), and in HSL it's hsl(162, 28%, 55%).
What is the RGB value of #6CAC99?+
#6CAC99 in RGB is (108, 172, 153). Written in CSS: rgb(108, 172, 153).
What is the CMYK value of #6CAC99?+
#6CAC99 converts to CMYK(37%, 0%, 11%, 33%) for print. Hex equivalent is #6CAC99.
Is #6cac99 a warm or cool color?+
#6CAC99 (#6CAC99) is a transitional teal — its hue sits at 162° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #6cac99 belong to?+
#6CAC99 belongs to the teal family. Its HSL is 162°, 28%, 55% — a transitional tone within the broader teal group.
Is #6cac99 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#6CAC99 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.63:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #6cac99?+
The nearest Pantone match for #6CAC99 (#6CAC99) is 623 C Pantone 623 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #6CAC99 in design

Practical guidance for using #6cac99 (#6CAC99) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#6CAC99 (#6CAC99) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.0:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #6CAC99 (#6CAC99) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, healthcare, modern professional services. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#6CAC99 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#6CAC99 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.