#6B7D70 Hex Color
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#6b7d70 is a muted, grayish green with a dusty, matte finish, like sage left out in the sun. Its low saturation and mid lightness give it a settled, understated character. Black text reads clearly on it at about 4.8:1 contrast, enough for body copy. The hex code #6b7d70 works best as a supporting background tone and flatters warm accents like terracotta.
Questions about #6b7d70
What is #6b7d70 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b7d70 is rgb(107, 125, 112), in HSL hsl(137, 8%, 45%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 10%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #6b7d70?
#6b7d70 pairs well with warm terracotta, soft cream, and pale blush, which bring out its muted green undertone. For a quieter scheme, set it beside charcoal and off-white so it reads as a grounding base instead of gray filler.
Is #6b7d70 readable on white or black?
#6b7d70 has a 4.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.79:1 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.