#6B7696 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty blue feels restrained and professional. Because it is highly desaturated, #6b7696 acts as a stable, neutral base that avoids the typical intensity of primary blues. It works best in corporate UI interfaces or tech branding where clarity matters. Pair it with soft whites or slate grays to maintain its airy, understated character. Black text is readable here, meeting WCAG accessibility standards.
Questions about #6b7696
What is #6b7696 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b7696 is rgb(107, 118, 150), in HSL hsl(225, 17%, 50%) and in CMYK 29%, 21%, 0%, 41%.
What colors pair best with #6b7696?
This muted shade works effectively when paired with slate gray or crisp, soft whites to maintain its airy, understated character. For a more sophisticated corporate look, consider using it alongside charcoal accents to ground the design and add visual depth.
Is #6b7696 readable on white or black?
#6b7696 has a 4.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.65:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.