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#6CB5BC color code is #6CB5BC. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #6cb5bc.

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#6CB5BC Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #6CB5BC is 0.3987. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.34:1 against white and 8.97:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#6CB5BC on white2.34:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#6CB5BC on black8.97:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #6CB5BC2.34:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #6CB5BC8.97:1AAA

#6CB5BC — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #6CB5BC?+
The hex code for #6CB5BC is #6CB5BC. In RGB it's rgb(108, 181, 188), and in HSL it's hsl(185, 37%, 58%).
What is the RGB value of #6CB5BC?+
#6CB5BC in RGB is (108, 181, 188). Written in CSS: rgb(108, 181, 188).
What is the CMYK value of #6CB5BC?+
#6CB5BC converts to CMYK(43%, 4%, 0%, 26%) for print. Hex equivalent is #6CB5BC.
Is #6cb5bc a warm or cool color?+
#6CB5BC (#6CB5BC) is a cool cyan — its hue sits at 185° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #6cb5bc belong to?+
#6CB5BC belongs to the cyan family. Its HSL is 185°, 37%, 58% — a cool tone within the broader cyan group.
Is #6cb5bc accessible for body text on a white background?+
#6CB5BC on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.34:1 — 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 #6cb5bc?+
The nearest Pantone match for #6CB5BC (#6CB5BC) is 549 C Pantone 549 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #6CB5BC in design

Practical guidance for using #6cb5bc (#6CB5BC) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#6CB5BC (#6CB5BC) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.0:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #6CB5BC (#6CB5BC) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, water, cleaning, summer/youthful brands. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if cyan runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. 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

#6CB5BC 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

#6CB5BC 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.

Brands that use #6CB5BC

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #6cb5bc (#6CB5BC). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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