#6B6F8C Hex Color
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#6b6f8c is a dusty, ashy indigo that sits near dusk light: dark, matte, and almost free of saturation. That low chroma gives it a gloomy, understated mood, so it works best as a supporting tone or dark mode background rather than a hero color. White text on #6b6f8c hits about 4.9:1, which clears AA for body copy. It looks richer beside burgundy than beside plain gray.
Questions about #6b6f8c
What is #6b6f8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b6f8c is rgb(107, 111, 140), in HSL hsl(233, 13%, 48%) and in CMYK 24%, 21%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #6b6f8c?
Warm accents like burgundy, rust, or terracotta bring out its violet undertone, while soft cream keeps the pairing gentle. Avoid pure white and bright blues, which wash out its muted character.
Is #6b6f8c readable on white or black?
#6b6f8c has a 4.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.27:1 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.