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#A6D3CC color code is #A6D3CC. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a6d3cc.

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#A6D3CC Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A6D3CC is 0.5906. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.64:1 against white and 12.81:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A6D3CC on white1.64:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#A6D3CC on black12.81:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #A6D3CC1.64:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #A6D3CC12.81:1AAA

#A6D3CC — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A6D3CC?+
The hex code for #A6D3CC is #A6D3CC. In RGB it's rgb(166, 211, 204), and in HSL it's hsl(171, 34%, 74%).
What is the RGB value of #A6D3CC?+
#A6D3CC in RGB is (166, 211, 204). Written in CSS: rgb(166, 211, 204).
What is the CMYK value of #A6D3CC?+
#A6D3CC converts to CMYK(21%, 0%, 3%, 17%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A6D3CC.
Is #a6d3cc a warm or cool color?+
#A6D3CC (#A6D3CC) is a transitional teal — its hue sits at 171° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a6d3cc belong to?+
#A6D3CC belongs to the teal family. Its HSL is 171°, 34%, 74% — a transitional tone within the broader teal group.
Is #a6d3cc accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A6D3CC on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.64:1 — 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 #a6d3cc?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A6D3CC (#A6D3CC) is 3218 C Light Eucalyptus, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A6D3CC in design

Practical guidance for using #a6d3cc (#A6D3CC) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#A6D3CC (#A6D3CC) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 12.8:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A6D3CC (#A6D3CC) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. 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

#A6D3CC 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. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#A6D3CC 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.