#6BA5A7 Hex Color
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The hex code #6ba5a7 is a muted, cool cyan with gray-blue undertones and medium lightness. Its dusty finish suggests refreshing clarity, trust, and thoughtful communication without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting color in technology, aerospace, or children’s branding. Black text reaches about a 7.6:1 contrast ratio, while bright white can make this shade look washed out.
Questions about #6ba5a7
What is #6ba5a7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6ba5a7 is rgb(107, 165, 167), in HSL hsl(182, 25%, 54%) and in CMYK 36%, 1%, 0%, 35%.
Does #6ba5a7 work with black or white text?
Black text is the safer accessible choice on #6ba5a7, reaching about a 7.6:1 contrast ratio, while white text offers much lower contrast and generally fails normal-text contrast requirements for body copy.
What colors pair well with #6ba5a7?
Is #6ba5a7 readable on white or black?
#6ba5a7 has a 2.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.56:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.