#6A7584 Hex Color
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#6a7584 is a muted blue-gray with dusty, ashy undertones and a matte, restrained appearance. Its subdued lightness suggests reliability and control, making it useful for finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with warm white or muted brass. White text reaches about 4.7:1 contrast against it, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #6a7584.
Questions about #6a7584
What is #6a7584 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a7584 is rgb(106, 117, 132), in HSL hsl(215, 11%, 47%) and in CMYK 20%, 11%, 0%, 48%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6a7584?
#6a7584 pairs well with warm white and muted brass, which soften its cool blue-gray base without competing with its restrained character; deeper neutral text adds depth, while pale blue creates a quieter, closely related palette.
Does #6a7584 read as warm or cool?
#6a7584 reads as cool because its blue-gray base and dusty undertones lean away from yellow and red; its muted saturation keeps that coolness restrained, giving interfaces and layouts a controlled, dependable mood rather than a bright or icy one.
Where can #6a7584 work well?
#6a7584 works well as a supporting color for finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces, especially in navigation, panels, borders, or secondary backgrounds where its low saturation provides structure without demanding attention.
Is #6a7584 readable on white or black?
#6a7584 has a 4.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.49:1 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.