#6B6D9D Hex Color
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#6b6d9d is a dusty, muted indigo with a strong gray undertone. Its low saturation keeps it calm and matte, which suits UI backgrounds and quiet brand palettes better than bold accent work. White text on top clears the 4.5:1 contrast mark, so it holds small body copy. It pairs well with warm shades like terracotta, which keep it from turning flat.
Questions about #6b6d9d
What is #6b6d9d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b6d9d is rgb(107, 109, 157), in HSL hsl(238, 20%, 52%) and in CMYK 32%, 31%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #6b6d9d?
Warm, earthy accents keep #6b6d9d from reading flat. Try terracotta, dusty rose, or muted gold as accents, and soften the palette with cream instead of pure white for large surfaces.
Is #6b6d9d readable on white or black?
#6b6d9d has a 4.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.29:1 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.