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#06B6D4 Color — #06B6D4

Complete color reference for #06B6D4: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#06B6D4
RGBrgb(6, 182, 212)
HSLhsl(189, 94%, 43%)
HSVhsv(189, 97%, 83%)
CMYKC:97% M:14% Y:0% K:17%
CSS Color#06B6D4
Decimal440020
Luminance0.3825

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#06B6D4 on White
Ratio: 2.43:1 — Fail
#06B6D4 on Black
Ratio: 8.65:1 — AAA
White on #06B6D4
Ratio: 2.43:1 — Fail
Black on #06B6D4
Ratio: 8.65:1 — AAA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#F3FBFD
100#DAF4F9
200#B4E9F2
300#8FDEEC
400#5DD0E3
500#06B6D4
600#0592AA
700#046D7F
800#024955
900#022E35

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #06B6D4?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(6, 182, 212). The red channel is 6, green is 182, and blue is 212 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #06B6D4?

The HSL value is hsl(189, 94%, 43%). Hue is 189°, saturation is 94%, and lightness is 43%.

Does #06B6D4 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #06B6D4 achieves a 2.43:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 8.65:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #06B6D4?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #06B6D4 is #D52607.