#6A7178 Hex Color
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This desaturated, dusty blue leans heavily into grey, making it a professional choice for security or corporate branding. The hex code #6a7178 offers a neutral base that feels grounded and reliable. It provides a 4.9:1 contrast ratio against white text, making it a solid choice for readable web interfaces. Pair it with soft warm whites to prevent the design from feeling too industrial.
Questions about #6a7178
What is #6a7178 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a7178 is rgb(106, 113, 120), in HSL hsl(210, 6%, 44%) and in CMYK 12%, 6%, 0%, 53%.
What colors pair well with the grey-blue tone of #6a7178?
Is #6a7178 readable on white or black?
#6a7178 has a 4.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.24:1 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.