#6B8E8A Hex Color
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Muted and matte, this dusty teal has gray-green undertones and very low saturation. Its restrained lightness gives layouts a calm, balanced feel without brighter turquoise. The hex code #6b8e8a suits supporting roles in healthcare, wellness, and technology interfaces. Black text reaches about a 5.9:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for normal body text. It can look washed out beside white in large flat areas.
Questions about #6b8e8a
What is #6b8e8a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b8e8a is rgb(107, 142, 138), in HSL hsl(173, 14%, 49%) and in CMYK 25%, 0%, 3%, 44%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6b8e8a?
The hex code #6b8e8a pairs well with warm off-white, charcoal, muted burgundy, and pale terracotta because its gray-green base benefits from gentle warmth and controlled contrast in interfaces and editorial palettes. Keep warmer colors limited to accents or key actions.
Is #6b8e8a readable on white or black?
#6b8e8a has a 3.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.86:1 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.