#6B8197 Hex Color
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#6b8197 is a muted, ashy blue with low saturation and a matte, dusty finish. Its restrained tone suggests reliability and control, making it useful for finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting background with warm white or muted copper accents. Black text reaches about 5.2:1 contrast, suitable for WCAG AA body text. The hex code is #6b8197.
Questions about #6b8197
What is #6b8197 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b8197 is rgb(107, 129, 151), in HSL hsl(210, 17%, 51%) and in CMYK 29%, 15%, 0%, 41%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Does #6b8197 read as warm or cool?
#6b8197 reads as a cool, muted blue because its blue base is softened by gray, giving it an ashy, controlled appearance rather than a vivid or icy one in interfaces. It works well when you want a calm, dependable visual tone.
What colors pair well with #6b8197?
#6b8197 pairs well with warm white for a clean, balanced interface, while muted copper or terracotta accents add restrained warmth without overpowering its dusty blue base in buttons and highlights. Soft beige can also make the palette feel more welcoming.
Is #6b8197 readable on white or black?
#6b8197 has a 4.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.21:1 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.