Gummy Dolphins color: hex code #06A9CA
Gummy Dolphins has the hex code #06A9CA. It is a vivid cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 2.4% red, 66.3% green and 79.2% blue (6, 169, 202).
Its hue angle is 190°, with 94% saturation and 41% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 97% cyan, 16% magenta, 0% yellow and 21% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.54:1).
Gummy Dolphins (#06A9CA) color codes
| HEX | #06A9CA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(6, 169, 202) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(2.4%, 66.3%, 79.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(190, 94%, 41%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(190, 97%, 79%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(97%, 16%, 0%, 21%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(63.9, -24.37, -26.99) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(63.9, 36.37, 227.92) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(24.919, 32.676, 60.859) | |
| Decimal | 436682 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Gummy Dolphins, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #06A9CA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.54:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.79:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #06A9CA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.79:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.54:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #06A9CA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#94a4ccProtanopia
no red cones#7e94caDeuteranopia
no green cones#00b4b4Tritanopia
no blue cones#9b9b9bAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #06a9ca; }
.text { color: #06a9ca; }
.border { border: 2px solid #06a9ca; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(6 169 202 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #06a9ca, #0647ca); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Deep Sky Blue.
See #06A9CA on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #06A9CA?
- #06A9CA is a vivid cyan known as Gummy Dolphins. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Gummy Dolphins?
- The RGB value is 6, 169, 202: 6 red, 169 green and 202 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Gummy Dolphins?
- The complementary color is #CA2706, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #06A9CA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.54:1 and white text 2.79:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.