#6C727A Hex Color
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#6c727a is a muted, ashy blue with dusty gray undertones and a moderately dark value. Its restrained character suggests trust and reliability, making it useful for finance, security, healthcare, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or soft white. White text provides about 4.9:1 contrast. The hex code for this blue is #6c727a.
Questions about #6c727a
What is #6c727a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c727a is rgb(108, 114, 122), in HSL hsl(214, 6%, 45%) and in CMYK 11%, 7%, 0%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #6c727a?
Navy, soft white, charcoal, and muted blue accents pair well with #6c727a, creating a restrained palette that suits interfaces, dashboards, and professional branding while preserving clear visual hierarchy. Use navy for stronger depth and white for a cleaner finish.
Is #6c727a readable on white or black?
#6c727a has a 4.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.32:1 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.