#6B7F7C Hex Color
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Muted almost to gray, this dusty teal sits in the mid-tone range with a soft, matte finish. Its hex code is #6b7f7c. Low saturation keeps it calm and understated, which suits wellness branding, healthcare interfaces, and quiet UI backgrounds. Black text passes AA contrast on it at roughly 5.0:1. One caution: it can turn muddy next to pure white, so soften the palette with warm cream or terracotta instead.
Questions about #6b7f7c
What is #6b7f7c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b7f7c is rgb(107, 127, 124), in HSL hsl(171, 9%, 46%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 2%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #6b7f7c?
Warm accents like terracotta, soft cream, and charcoal bring out the faint green in this grayed teal. Avoid pure white and bright saturated hues, which make it look dull by comparison.
Is #6b7f7c readable on white or black?
#6b7f7c has a 4.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.95:1 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.