#6B8492 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #6b8492 is a medium blue with gray undertones and very low saturation. Its matte character supports trust and control without demanding attention, making it useful for finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with warm ivory and charcoal; black text reaches about 5.3:1 contrast. The hex code for this blue is #6b8492.
Questions about #6b8492
What is #6b8492 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b8492 is rgb(107, 132, 146), in HSL hsl(202, 15%, 50%) and in CMYK 27%, 10%, 0%, 43%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6b8492?
#6b8492 pairs well with warm ivory, charcoal, and muted terracotta; warm neutrals soften its cool gray undertone, while darker accents add definition without making the palette feel harsh or overly formal.
Does #6b8492 read as warm or cool?
#6b8492 reads as cool because its medium-blue base is softened by gray rather than warmed by yellow or red undertones, giving the shade a restrained blue-gray appearance instead of a bright, energetic blue. It works well when you want a calm, controlled interface tone.
Is #6b8492 readable on white or black?
#6b8492 has a 3.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.34:1 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.