#6C7480 Hex Color
Muted blue grey with a matte finish
Ashy and nearly grey, this muted blue sits at a mid-tone with barely any saturation. The hex code #6c7480 works best as a supporting tone or dark interface surface rather than a dominant color, since it can read flat across large areas. White text passes on it at about 4.7:1 contrast, enough for AA body copy. Warm accents like terracotta or cream keep it from turning cold.
Questions about #6c7480
What is #6c7480 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c7480 is rgb(108, 116, 128), in HSL hsl(216, 8%, 46%) and in CMYK 16%, 9%, 0%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #6c7480?
Warm accents like terracotta, mustard, or cream keep #6c7480 from reading flat and cold. For a quieter palette, pair it with pale neutrals and one deeper slate tone.
Is #6c7480 readable on white or black?
#6c7480 has a 4.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.44:1 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.