#6DBEB8 color
The hex color #6DBEB8 is a desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 42.7% red, 74.5% green and 72.2% blue (109, 190, 184).
Its hue angle is 176°, with 38% saturation and 59% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 43% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is Cyantific (#77C9C2), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.71:1).
#6DBEB8 color codes
| HEX | #6DBEB8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(109, 190, 184) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(42.7%, 74.5%, 72.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(176, 38%, 59%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(176, 43%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(43%, 0%, 3%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(71.92, -26.23, -4.73) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(71.92, 26.65, 190.23) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(33.368, 43.536, 51.983) | |
| Decimal | 7192248 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6DBEB8, 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 #6DBEB8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.71:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #6DBEB8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.71:1 | 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 #6DBEB8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b6b6b8Protanopia
no red cones#a8acb9Deuteranopia
no green cones#49c2bcTritanopia
no blue cones#b0b0b0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6dbeb8; }
.text { color: #6dbeb8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6dbeb8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(109 190 184 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6dbeb8, #6d9cbe); }
Similar colors
#77c9c2Cyantific#7cbbaeMintnight#4dbbafTropical Escape#52c1b3Treasured Teal#6dafa7Turquoise Fantasies#66ccccPetrichor#43b3aeVerdigris#6fd1c9Hidden Sea Glass
Closest common color name: Medium Turquoise.
Questions
- What color is #6DBEB8?
- #6DBEB8 is a desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Cyantific. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6DBEB8?
- The RGB value is 109, 190, 184: 109 red, 190 green and 184 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6DBEB8?
- The complementary color is #BE6D73, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6DBEB8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.71:1 and white text 2.16:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.