#6B6E72 Hex Color
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The hex code #6b6e72 defines a muted, medium-dark grey with a slight blue undertone. Its ashy, restrained character suits professional interfaces, product designs, and minimalist layouts. Use this neutral grey as a supporting tone or dark UI background, with white text for readable contrast. It suggests stability, balance, and practical sophistication without drawing focus.
Questions about #6b6e72
What is #6b6e72 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b6e72 is rgb(107, 110, 114), in HSL hsl(214, 3%, 43%) and in CMYK 6%, 4%, 0%, 55%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6b6e72?
Pair #6b6e72 with white or pale blue for a clean interface, or use warm beige and terracotta accents to soften its cool, professional appearance and create clearer visual hierarchy in restrained layouts.
Is #6b6e72 a warm or cool gray?
#6b6e72 reads as a cool gray because its blue undertone shifts it away from neutral gray; it suits polished interfaces and minimalist layouts, while warmer accents can keep nearby colors from feeling too stark.
Is #6b6e72 readable on white or black?
#6b6e72 has a 5.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.09:1 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.