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#6EC9BD color code is #6EC9BD. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #6ec9bd.

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#6EC9BD Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #6EC9BD is 0.4876. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.95:1 against white and 10.75:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#6EC9BD on white1.95:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#6EC9BD on black10.75:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #6EC9BD1.95:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #6EC9BD10.75:1AAA

#6EC9BD — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #6EC9BD?+
The hex code for #6EC9BD is #6EC9BD. In RGB it's rgb(110, 201, 189), and in HSL it's hsl(172, 46%, 61%).
What is the RGB value of #6EC9BD?+
#6EC9BD in RGB is (110, 201, 189). Written in CSS: rgb(110, 201, 189).
What is the CMYK value of #6EC9BD?+
#6EC9BD converts to CMYK(45%, 0%, 6%, 21%) for print. Hex equivalent is #6EC9BD.
Is #6ec9bd a warm or cool color?+
#6EC9BD (#6EC9BD) is a transitional teal — its hue sits at 172° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #6ec9bd belong to?+
#6EC9BD belongs to the teal family. Its HSL is 172°, 46%, 61% — a transitional tone within the broader teal group.
Is #6ec9bd accessible for body text on a white background?+
#6EC9BD on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.95:1 — 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 #6ec9bd?+
The nearest Pantone match for #6EC9BD (#6EC9BD) is 7471 C Pastel Jade, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #6EC9BD in design

Practical guidance for using #6ec9bd (#6EC9BD) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#6EC9BD (#6EC9BD) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 10.8:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.9:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #6EC9BD (#6EC9BD) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, healthcare, modern professional services. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if teal 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

#6EC9BD 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

#6EC9BD 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 #6EC9BD

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #6ec9bd (#6EC9BD). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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