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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6BBECC — Sky Blue
#6BBECC is a mid-tone moderately 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 #6BBECC
- f4fafb
- d1ebef
- aedbe3
- 8bccd7
- 68bccb
- 45adbf
- 368f9f
- 2a707c
- 1e5059
- 123136
- 071113
Color schemes using #6BBECC
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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#6BBECC FAQ
What color is #6BBECC?
#6BBECC is a shade of sky blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 189 degrees, 49% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6BBECC?
#6BBECC is rgb(107, 190, 204) in RGB, hsl(189, 49%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(48%, 7%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6BBECC?
White text on this background reaches 2.13:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.86:1.
What colors go well with #6BBECC?
Its direct complement is #CC796B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CC6B8D and #CCAA6B gives you contrast without the vibration.