#6B7A8F Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #6b7a8f is a low-saturation blue-gray with a matte, dusty appearance. Its mid-dark lightness gives interfaces a steady, dependable feel, making it useful as a supporting tone for finance, healthcare, government, and technology designs. Pair it with warm white or muted rust for contrast. Black text has about 4.8:1 contrast against it, suitable for WCAG AA body text. The hex code is #6b7a8f.
Questions about #6b7a8f
What is #6b7a8f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b7a8f is rgb(107, 122, 143), in HSL hsl(215, 14%, 49%) and in CMYK 25%, 15%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #6b7a8f?
Warm white and muted rust pair well with #6b7a8f, balancing its cool, ashy blue-gray character with gentle contrast. Use the lighter neutral for spacious backgrounds and rust for small accents, buttons, or illustrations where a little warmth is useful.
Is #6b7a8f a warm or cool color?
#6b7a8f reads as a cool blue-gray because its blue bias and low saturation create a calm, dusty appearance. Warm white, muted beige, or terracotta accents can soften the palette without removing its steady, professional feel, especially in interface surfaces and supporting graphics.
Is #6b7a8f readable on white or black?
#6b7a8f has a 4.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.80:1 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.