#667073 Hex Color
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A muted, dusty slate, #667073 balances cyan coolness with heavy grey desaturation. This color works best as a grounding secondary tone, as it can appear flat when used as a large-scale background. It pairs exceptionally well with warm ochre or terracotta accents, creating a modern, grounded contrast. Designers favor this hex code for clean, professional UI elements where subtle authority is required.
Questions about #667073
What is #667073 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #667073 is rgb(102, 112, 115), in HSL hsl(194, 6%, 43%) and in CMYK 11%, 3%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair best with #667073?
The heavy desaturation of #667073 provides a perfect neutral canvas for warm, earthy contrasts. Use vibrant terracotta or rich ochre accents to cut through the cool slate tones and create a balanced, professional, and visually engaging design palette.
Is #667073 suitable for large background areas?
Because #667073 has such a heavy grey desaturation, it can often feel flat or lifeless when applied to large, full-width backgrounds. Instead, treat this hex color as a grounding secondary element for UI components, borders, or text, where its subtle authority shines.
Is #667073 readable on white or black?
#667073 has a 5.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.13:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.