#6B888E Hex Color
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This dusty, muted teal reads as a sophisticated neutral with strong grey undertones. Because it sits at a mid-range saturation, #6b888e works well as a grounding background element in professional UI designs. It pairs excellently with crisp white or charcoal accents, and black text offers enough contrast to remain readable against this matte surface. Use this hex code to bring a sense of understated balance to your interface.
Questions about #6b888e
What is #6b888e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b888e is rgb(107, 136, 142), in HSL hsl(190, 14%, 49%) and in CMYK 25%, 4%, 0%, 44%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #6b888e read as a warm or cool color?
#6b888e sits firmly in the cool spectrum due to its strong blue and green base, though its heavy grey desaturation keeps it from feeling icy. This makes it a versatile, neutral choice that provides calmness without the harshness of a primary blue.
What colors pair best with #6b888e for UI design?
Is #6b888e readable on white or black?
#6b888e has a 3.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.53:1 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.