#6B728E Hex Color
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This muted, ashy indigo feels grounded and restrained. Because #6b728e is highly unsaturated, it works better as a supporting background element rather than a dominant primary color. It pairs surprisingly well with warm terracotta accents to break up the cool, gray tones. The hex code #6b728e provides just enough contrast for white text, making it a reliable choice for readable, professional UI design.
Questions about #6b728e
What is #6b728e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b728e is rgb(107, 114, 142), in HSL hsl(228, 14%, 49%) and in CMYK 25%, 20%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #6b728e?
#6b728e works best alongside warm, earthy tones to balance its cool, desaturated personality. Pairing this indigo with terracotta creates a sophisticated contrast that adds life to a neutral layout without overwhelming the eye, while soft cream provides clean readability.
Is #6b728e readable on white or black?
#6b728e has a 4.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.42:1 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.