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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#06A1BC — Cyan
#06A1BC is a mid-tone saturated teal sitting at 189° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #06A1BC
- f0fcff
- c3f4fd
- 95ecfc
- 68e4fa
- 3adcf9
- 0dd4f8
- 06b1cf
- 058aa1
- 046374
- 023c46
- 011519
Color schemes using #06A1BC
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#06A1BC FAQ
What color is #06A1BC?
#06A1BC is a shade of cyan in the teal family. It has a hue of 189 degrees, 94% saturation and 38% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #06A1BC?
#06A1BC is rgb(6, 161, 188) in RGB, hsl(189, 94%, 38%) in HSL, and cmyk(97%, 14%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #06A1BC?
White text on this background reaches 3.07:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.83:1.
What colors go well with #06A1BC?
Its direct complement is #BC2106. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BC0646 and #BC7C06 gives you contrast without the vibration.