Information about #6AAFA1 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #6AAFA1 is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(106, 175, 161) (41.6% red, 68.6% green, 63.1% blue), or CMYK 27 / 0 / 5 / 31 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#6AAFA1 is a softly balanced cyan that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Green Sheen (#6EAEA1). Nearby in the Register you will also find Tradewind (#6DAFA7) and Vintage Mint (#69B096).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(106, 175, 161)), which gives #6AAFA1 its character. If you plan to put text on a #6AAFA1 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 8.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.5:1. #6AAFA1 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#6AAFA1 color variations

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#6AAFA1 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 #6AAFA1

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

Green Sheen color link
Green Sheen

#6EAEA1

Tradewind color link
Tradewind

#6DAFA7

Vintage Mint color link
Vintage Mint

#69B096

Gulf Stream color link
Gulf Stream

#74B2A8

Acapulco color link
Acapulco

#75AA94

Cadet Blue color link
Cadet Blue

#5F9EA0

Puerto Rico color link
Puerto Rico

#59BAA3

Crystal Blue color link
Crystal Blue

#68A0B0

Grayish Cyan color link
Grayish Cyan

#7DA8A8

Hannah color link
Hannah

#6DA5B4

#6AAFA1 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6AAFA1
  • RGB106, 175, 161
  • CMYK27, 0, 5, 31
  • CSSrgb(106, 175, 161)
  • HSL168°, 30%, 55%
  • HSL Precise167.826°, 30.131%, 55.098%
  • HSV168°, 39%, 69%
  • HSB168°, 39%, 69%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.416
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.686
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.631
  • GLSLvec3(0.416, 0.686, 0.631)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.416, 0.686, 0.631, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.416, 0.686, 0.631)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB41.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB68.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB63.1%
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID6AAFA1
  • DECIMAL ID6991777
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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