#6C6F77 Hex Color
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A muted, ashy blue, #6c6f77 leans heavily into grey territory. Its low saturation offers a professional, reliable tone perfect for corporate branding or interface elements that require stability without aggression. Because it maintains enough contrast for small text, it works well as a readable body color. Pair it with crisp white or pale creams to prevent it from looking muddy in large-scale applications.
Questions about #6c6f77
What is #6c6f77 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c6f77 is rgb(108, 111, 119), in HSL hsl(224, 5%, 45%) and in CMYK 9%, 7%, 0%, 53%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6c6f77?
#6c6f77 works beautifully alongside crisp whites and soft creams to maintain clarity and prevent the interface from appearing muddy. For a sophisticated corporate palette, try pairing it with a deep charcoal for text contrast or a slate blue for harmony.
Does #6c6f77 read as warm or cool?
#6c6f77 is a distinctly cool-toned neutral that leans heavily into its blue and grey undertones. It lacks the warmth of browns or tans, which allows it to provide a sense of clinical stability and professional calm in design layouts.
Is #6c6f77 readable on white or black?
#6c6f77 has a 5.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.17:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.