#6B797E Hex Color
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#6b797e is a muted cyan with dusty, ashy gray undertones and a medium-dark value. Its restrained saturation suggests trust, wisdom, and refreshing clarity without feeling bright. Use it as a supporting tone in technology, aerospace, or productivity interfaces, pairing it with warm white and dark navy. The hex code is #6b797e, and black body text reaches about 4.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #6b797e
What is #6b797e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b797e is rgb(107, 121, 126), in HSL hsl(196, 8%, 46%) and in CMYK 15%, 4%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #6b797e?
Pair #6b797e with warm white for a clean base, or add navy and terracotta accents to create contrast while keeping its dusty cyan character calm in interfaces and brand palettes.
Does #6b797e read as a warm or cool color?
#6b797e reads as a cool, muted cyan because its blue component is slightly stronger than its red component, while low saturation and gray undertones soften the color instead of making it vivid. It feels more technical and reserved than fresh or tropical.
Where does #6b797e work well?
Use #6b797e as a supporting tone in technology, aerospace, productivity, or data-focused interfaces, where its restrained cyan-gray character adds clarity without competing with primary actions or other important on-screen elements.
Is #6b797e readable on white or black?
#6b797e has a 4.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.66:1 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.