#6A7574 Hex Color
A muted dusty teal with grey undertones
#6a7574 is a dusty, ashy teal with strong grey undertones. It acts as a professional, low-saturation base for tech interfaces or wellness branding. Because this mid-tone color meets WCAG AA standards, white text remains highly legible against it. Pair this shade with warm, earthy terracotta to counteract its cool, muted character. The hex code is #6a7574.
Questions about #6a7574
What is #6a7574 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a7574 is rgb(106, 117, 116), in HSL hsl(175, 5%, 44%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 1%, 54%.
What colors pair well with #6a7574?
#6a7574 works best when grounded by warm, earthy tones to balance its cool, muted nature. Try pairing this shade with deep terracotta or soft sand tones to create a sophisticated, high-contrast look for professional branding or interior mockups.
Is #6a7574 considered a warm or cool color?
#6a7574 is definitively a cool-toned color due to its significant blue and grey saturation. Because it sits on the cooler side of the spectrum, it feels naturally reserved and professional, making it ideal for backgrounds that need to remain unobtrusive and readable.
Is #6a7574 readable on white or black?
#6a7574 has a 4.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.40:1 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.