#6A7A8A Hex Color
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Dusty blue with a gray backbone. #6a7a8a is muted and matte, more ash than sky, so it reads steady instead of cheerful. It earns its keep as a supporting tone behind dark text; black hits about 4.8:1 contrast, enough for AA body copy. Pure white next to it can wash the blue out, so cream is the safer light pairing. The hex code for dusty blue is #6a7a8a.
Questions about #6a7a8a
What is #6a7a8a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a7a8a is rgb(106, 122, 138), in HSL hsl(210, 13%, 48%) and in CMYK 23%, 12%, 0%, 46%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6a7a8a?
Warm accents like terracotta, blush, and cream lift the ashy cast of #6a7a8a, while navy or charcoal keep it subdued. Skip pure white, which washes the blue out.
Is #6a7a8a readable on white or black?
#6a7a8a has a 4.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.76:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.