#6A808C Hex Color
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This dusty, muted blue acts as a reserved neutral rather than a primary hue. Its ashy, matte quality makes #6a808c an excellent choice for corporate interfaces or technical backgrounds where clarity matters more than excitement. Because it offers strong contrast with black text, it works well for UI elements that require readability. Pair it with soft creams or stark whites to prevent the tone from appearing too muddy.
Questions about #6a808c
What is #6a808c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a808c is rgb(106, 128, 140), in HSL hsl(201, 14%, 48%) and in CMYK 24%, 9%, 0%, 45%.
What colors work well with #6a808c in design?
Pair #6a808c with crisp whites or soft creams to keep the palette feeling clean rather than muddy. For a sophisticated corporate look, combine this muted blue with dark charcoal text or subtle slate grays.
Is #6a808c readable on white or black?
#6a808c has a 4.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.07:1 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.