#6C7C74 Hex Color
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Not quite gray and not quite green, #6c7c74 is a dusty, muted teal with an ashy, matte finish. Its low saturation reads understated, so it suits wellness branding, calm interfaces, and supporting tones. Give it the 30% role in a palette rather than the star; beside white it can wash out. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at about 4.8:1.
Questions about #6c7c74
What is #6c7c74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c7c74 is rgb(108, 124, 116), in HSL hsl(150, 7%, 45%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 6%, 51%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6c7c74?
Warm neutrals flatter it most: cream, sand, and terracotta bring out its green undertone, while charcoal works for text and darker UI elements. Avoid pairing it with bright cyans, which make it look dull.
Is #6c7c74 readable on white or black?
#6c7c74 has a 4.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.77:1 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.