#6A827D Hex Color
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This muted, dusty teal sits firmly between grey and green, offering a sophisticated and understated finish. Because of its low saturation, #6a827d functions best as a calming background or a secondary UI element rather than a bright accent. It provides sufficient contrast for small, black body text, making it a reliable, readable choice for clean wellness or technology interfaces.
Questions about #6a827d
What is #6a827d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a827d is rgb(106, 130, 125), in HSL hsl(168, 10%, 46%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 4%, 49%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What is the best way to use #6a827d in a UI layout?
Use #6a827d as a secondary background or UI element where you need subtle, grounded color that does not distract from main content. Because it sits between grey and green, it pairs exceptionally well with charcoal text to ensure high readability while maintaining a soft, modern aesthetic.
Does #6a827d read as a warm or cool color?
The #6a827d shade leans cool due to its strong blue and green undertones, though its grey base prevents it from appearing too vibrant or sterile. This makes it an ideal choice for calm, professional environments where you want to avoid visual clutter.
Is #6a827d readable on white or black?
#6a827d has a 4.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.10:1 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.