#6C7C84 Hex Color
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#6c7c84 sits right on the edge of gray, a muted blue with ashy, dusty undertones. Its low saturation makes it a steady supporting tone rather than a hero color. It flatters warm accents like terracotta and cream, and black text passes AA on it at roughly 4.9:1 contrast. Keep it away from bright white, which washes it out.
Questions about #6c7c84
What is #6c7c84 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c7c84 is rgb(108, 124, 132), in HSL hsl(200, 10%, 47%) and in CMYK 18%, 6%, 0%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #6c7c84?
Warm accents like terracotta, blush, and cream bring out its blue undertone without fighting its gray cast. For darker palettes, a deep navy or charcoal adds contrast while keeping the mood subdued.
Is black or white text better on #6c7c84?
Black text is the safer choice, reaching about 4.9:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for body text. White drops below that threshold, so reserve it for large headings only.
Is #6c7c84 readable on white or black?
#6c7c84 has a 4.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.85:1 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.