#6B7891 Hex Color
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#6b7891 is a dusty, unsaturated blue with a distinct ashy undertone. This muted shade creates a professional, serious feel perfect for financial or security branding. Because it sits on the cooler side, pair it with soft, warm terracotta or sandy beiges to prevent a washed-out look. Its readability is solid, so black text over this hex code meets accessibility standards for clean, readable body copy.
Questions about #6b7891
What is #6b7891 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b7891 is rgb(107, 120, 145), in HSL hsl(219, 15%, 49%) and in CMYK 26%, 17%, 0%, 43%.
What colors pair well with the dusty blue of #6b7891?
You should pair #6b7891 with warm, earthy tones like terracotta or sandy beiges to prevent it from looking too cold or washed out. These warm neutrals provide a necessary visual balance to the ashy, unsaturated nature of this blue.
Is #6b7891 suitable for professional web design?
Yes, #6b7891 is an excellent choice for financial or security-focused branding due to its serious, reliable, and calm aesthetic. Because of its medium-dark value, it maintains high readability when used with standard dark text or crisp white backgrounds.
Is #6b7891 readable on white or black?
#6b7891 has a 4.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.72:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.