#6A7073 Hex Color
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Muted grey sits at the heart of this shade, with a faint cool undertone that keeps it from feeling flat. #6a7073 works best as a supporting tone or UI background, where white text hits about 5.0:1 contrast and clears AA for body copy. It flatters muted terracotta and deep teal without turning muddy.
Questions about #6a7073
What is #6a7073 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a7073 is rgb(106, 112, 115), in HSL hsl(200, 4%, 43%) and in CMYK 8%, 3%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #6a7073?
Muted terracotta and deep teal bring warmth and depth to #6a7073 without clashing with its cool undertone. Cream or off-white keeps layouts softer than pure white, which can wash this grey out.
Is #6a7073 readable on white or black?
#6a7073 has a 5.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.17:1 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.