#6A8D98 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #6a8d98 is a low-saturation cyan with gray undertones and a matte, weathered finish. Its restrained character suits communication, technology, aerospace, and productivity designs. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or warm white, since it can look washed out beside pure white. Black text reaches about 5.9:1 contrast on this color. The hex code is #6a8d98.
Questions about #6a8d98
What is #6a8d98 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a8d98 is rgb(106, 141, 152), in HSL hsl(194, 18%, 51%) and in CMYK 30%, 7%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #6a8d98?
For a balanced palette, #6a8d98 pairs well with charcoal, warm white, and other restrained neutrals that reinforce its muted, weathered character without making the design feel harsh or overly cold.
Does #6a8d98 read as warm or cool?
#6a8d98 reads as a cool color because its cyan base and gray undertones lean toward blue, while its low saturation keeps the effect restrained rather than bright, icy, or strongly aquatic.
Is #6a8d98 readable on white or black?
#6a8d98 has a 3.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.87:1 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.