#6C798F Hex Color
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This dusty, muted blue sits in the mid-tones with significant gray saturation. Because of its reliable and serious nature, it excels as a background for professional UI projects in finance or technology. Pair #6c798f with stark white or charcoal text to maintain readability, as it has a 4.8:1 contrast ratio against black. The hex code is #6c798f.
Questions about #6c798f
What is #6c798f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c798f is rgb(108, 121, 143), in HSL hsl(218, 14%, 49%) and in CMYK 24%, 15%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #6c798f?
This muted blue works best alongside neutral contrasts like charcoal for text or crisp whites to maintain professional readability. For a softer look, consider pairing #6c798f with dusty rose or soft beige to balance its coolness without overwhelming the palette.
Does #6c798f read as a warm or cool color?
The color #6c798f is distinctly cool, anchored by its heavy gray saturation and blue base. This makes it an excellent choice for interfaces requiring a serious, reliable, or technical feel where warmth might feel too casual or distracting.
Is #6c798f readable on white or black?
#6c798f has a 4.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.76:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.