#6C7779 Hex Color
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Pike Lake is a muted, desaturated blue with heavy grey undertones. Because it sits at a mid-range brightness, it works best as a supporting tone or background rather than a dominant splash of color. Pair it with soft cream or warm terracotta to balance its cool, industrial feel. This hex code, #6c7779, meets accessibility standards for readable body text when set against white.
Questions about Pike Lake
What is the hex code for Pike Lake?
Pike Lake is #6c7779. In RGB that is rgb(108, 119, 121), in HSL hsl(189, 6%, 45%) and in CMYK 11%, 2%, 0%, 53%.
What colors pair best with Pike Lake #6c7779?
Pike Lake works well when balanced against high-contrast neutrals like crisp white or warm earthy tones like terracotta. Using it alongside soft cream helps counteract its naturally cool, industrial grey undertones, creating a balanced and readable palette for modern UI design.
Is Pike Lake readable on white or black?
Pike Lake has a 4.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.55:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.