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Desaturated Cyan

#6E918C

Desaturated Cyan is a cool medium color with the hex code #6E918C. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 110, 145, 140 in digital design or CMYK 24%, 0%, 3%, 43% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Desaturated Cyan Color Values

HEX
#6E918C
RGB
110, 145, 140
HSL
171°, 14%, 50%
CMYK
24, 0, 3, 43

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Desaturated Cyan sits at 171° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 14% saturation and 50% lightness, this muted medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Desaturated Cyan work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Desaturated Cyan in print, the CMYK breakdown of 24%, 0%, 3%, 43% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Desaturated Cyan

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #6E918C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 110, 145, 140;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#6E918C',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 24%
M: 0%
Y: 3%
K: 43%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(110, 145, 140)
rgba(110, 145, 140, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6E918C?
#6E918C is Desaturated Cyan, a cool medium color with RGB values of 110, 145, 140. It has a hue of 171°, 14% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #6E918C?
The RGB color code for #6E918C is rgb(110, 145, 140). This means it contains 110 red, 145 green, and 140 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Desaturated Cyan a warm or cool color?
Desaturated Cyan (#6E918C) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #6E918C in CSS?
You can use #6E918C in CSS with: background-color: #6E918C; or color: #6E918C; or as an RGB value: rgb(110, 145, 140). For print design, use CMYK: 24%, 0%, 3%, 43%.

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