Information about #6A9F99 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #6A9F99 belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(106, 159, 153) (41.6% red, 62.4% green, 60% blue), or CMYK 21 / 0 / 2 / 38 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#6A9F99 presents itself as a calm, restrained water-like cyan — one that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Paradise (#6A9C95). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Desaturated Cyan (#669999) and Greyish Teal (#719F91).

The recipe behind #6A9F99 is rgb(106, 159, 153), with green as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #6A9F99 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 7.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 3.0:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#6A9F99 color variations

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#6A9F99 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #6A9F99

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Paradise color link
Paradise

#6A9C95

Greyish Teal color link
Greyish Teal

#719F91

Cadet Blue color link
Cadet Blue

#5F9EA0

Bounce color link
Bounce

#679394

Wishlist color link
Wishlist

#659295

Dull Teal color link
Dull Teal

#5F9E8F

Acapulco color link
Acapulco

#75AA94

Vintage Mint color link
Vintage Mint

#69B096

Green Sheen color link
Green Sheen

#6EAEA1

#6A9F99 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6A9F99
  • RGB106, 159, 153
  • CMYK21, 0, 2, 38
  • HSL173°, 22%, 52%
  • HSL Precise173.208°, 21.633%, 51.961%
  • HSV173°, 33%, 62%
  • HSB173°, 33%, 62%
  • HEX ID6A9F99
  • DECIMAL ID6987673
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB41.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB62.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB60%
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