Castaway
Also known as: Aqua Sky, Maritime Soft Blue, Azul Turquesa, Dickie Bird
Part of the cyan family, Castaway pairs a medium base with a crisp and refreshing presence — ideal for tech interfaces and water themes. Because it leans cool, balancing it with a red keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (9.43:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Castaway color codes
- HEX
- #6DBAC0
- RGB
- rgb(109, 186, 192)
- RGBA
- rgba(109, 186, 192, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(184, 40%, 59%)
- HSV
- hsv(184, 43%, 75%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(43%, 3%, 0%, 25%)
- LAB
- lab(70.7 -23.7 -10.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(74.1% 0.077 202.1)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkturquoise#00CED1 · ΔE 8.2
- RAL 6034 — Pastel turquoise#7FB0B2 · ΔE 4.8 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Castaway works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: Sits in the trust register — a natural primary for finance, health, and B2B brands.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Castaway
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Castaway by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 2.23:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 9.43:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Castaway background: #000000
Palettes featuring Castaway
Castaway with its complement
Soft neighbors of Castaway
Castaway triad
Similar colors
- Cuttlefish#7FBBC2 · ΔE 2.9
- Wavelet#7DC4CD · ΔE 3.4
- Thalassa#53B1BA · ΔE 3.5
- Riverbed#86BEBE · ΔE 3.9
- Glassmith#46B5C0 · ΔE 4.0
- High Dive#59B9CC · ΔE 4.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Castaway is closest to Pink Floyd.
Castaway FAQs
What color is Castaway?
Castaway is a medium cyan with the hex code #6DBAC0. In HSL terms it has a hue of 184°, 40% saturation, and 59% lightness.
What is the hex code for Castaway?
The hex code for Castaway is #6DBAC0. In RGB it's rgb(109, 186, 192), and in CMYK it's cmyk(43%, 3%, 0%, 25%).
What colors go well with Castaway?
Castaway pairs naturally with red tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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