#6A737B Hex Color
Professional muted grey with dusty blue undertones
This muted, dusty blue leans heavily into grey, providing a neutral alternative to standard office tones. Because it is desaturated, #6a737b works well as a supporting background or for secondary UI elements. It pairs cleanly with crisp white text, which meets accessibility standards for body content. Avoid using it as a primary highlight, as its low chroma can look flat when placed against vibrant colors.
Questions about #6a737b
What is #6a737b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a737b is rgb(106, 115, 123), in HSL hsl(208, 7%, 45%) and in CMYK 14%, 7%, 0%, 52%.
What colors pair well with the #6a737b tone?
#6a737b functions best when paired with crisp, high-contrast shades like white or very dark charcoal. Its desaturated nature also allows it to harmonize with soft, earth-toned accents, though it can look flat if placed alongside overly vibrant or neon colors.
Is #6a737b readable on white or black?
#6a737b has a 4.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.35:1 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.