#6C7474 Hex Color
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#6c7474 is a muted, mid-dark gray with a slight blue-green cast and dusty, ashy character. Its restrained saturation supports practical, professional layouts without drawing attention from content. Use it as a supporting tone in interfaces, typography, product design, or architecture, pairing it with warm ivory or muted brass. The hex code is #6c7474.
Questions about #6c7474
What is #6c7474 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c7474 is rgb(108, 116, 116), in HSL hsl(180, 4%, 44%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 0%, 55%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6c7474?
#6c7474 pairs well with warm ivory, muted brass, terracotta, and charcoal, creating a grounded palette that balances its cool blue-green cast without making the overall design feel stark or overly cold.
Does #6c7474 read as a warm or cool color?
#6c7474 reads as a cool, neutral gray because its blue-green cast tempers the gray base, though its low saturation keeps it from feeling icy. It works well when you want a calm, practical tone rather than a vivid color statement.
Is #6c7474 readable on white or black?
#6c7474 has a 4.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.38:1 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.