#6B958D Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #6b958d is a dusty teal with low saturation and a matte, gray-green character. Its restrained tone brings calm and clarity to healthcare, wellness, technology, and hospitality interfaces. Use it as a supporting color with warm white or charcoal, since it can look washed out beside bright white. The hex code is #6b958d, and black text achieves about 6.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #6b958d
What is #6b958d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b958d is rgb(107, 149, 141), in HSL hsl(169, 17%, 50%) and in CMYK 28%, 0%, 5%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #6b958d?
#6b958d pairs well with warm white and charcoal, which balance its muted gray-green tone; terracotta or burgundy can add controlled warmth, while bright white may make the shade appear washed out.
Does #6b958d look warm or cool?
#6b958d reads as a cool, muted teal because its blue-green hue is softened by gray; the low saturation keeps it from feeling icy, giving interfaces and interiors a calm, grounded character rather than a bright aquatic effect.
Is #6b958d readable on white or black?
#6b958d has a 3.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.30:1 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.