#6B8B7E Hex Color
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Somewhere between sage and faded sea glass, this dusty teal stays understated. Gray undertones keep the hex code #6b8b7e matte instead of fresh, which suits wellness brands, healthcare interfaces, and calm backgrounds. Black text passes contrast over it at about 5.6:1. Pair it with terracotta or charcoal so large areas don’t turn muddy.
Questions about #6b8b7e
What is #6b8b7e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b8b7e is rgb(107, 139, 126), in HSL hsl(156, 13%, 48%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 9%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #6b8b7e?
Warm terracotta and charcoal flatter #6b8b7e because their depth offsets the gray in this teal, and its low saturation lets either one carry the palette without competing. Cream also works well for type set on top of it.
Is #6b8b7e readable on white or black?
#6b8b7e has a 3.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.61:1 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.