#6C7191 Hex Color
A restrained dusty indigo with ashy undertones
This dusty, matte indigo feels restrained and grounded, avoiding the over-saturation of typical blues. Because of its ashy undertones, it works best as a sophisticated background color rather than a primary accent. The hex code for this muted shade is #6c7191. Pair it with crisp white text for accessible readability in interface design, or combine it with slate grays for a clean, minimalist aesthetic.
Questions about #6c7191
What is #6c7191 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c7191 is rgb(108, 113, 145), in HSL hsl(232, 15%, 50%) and in CMYK 26%, 22%, 0%, 43%.
What colors pair best with the #6c7191 dusty indigo?
Is #6c7191 an appropriate choice for UI backgrounds?
#6c7191 works well as a background for clean, minimalist layouts because it avoids the harshness of highly saturated blues. When using this shade, prioritize high-contrast text like pure white or very light gray to ensure optimal readability and accessibility.
Is #6c7191 readable on white or black?
#6c7191 has a 4.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.40:1 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.