#6C7C9C Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #6c7c9c is a dusty blue with gray undertones and a matte, ashy finish. Its low saturation gives interfaces a controlled, dependable feel, making it useful as a supporting tone in finance, healthcare, and technology designs. The hex code #6c7c9c also works for backgrounds, where black text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #6c7c9c
What is #6c7c9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c7c9c is rgb(108, 124, 156), in HSL hsl(220, 20%, 52%) and in CMYK 31%, 21%, 0%, 39%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6c7c9c?
Warm white, charcoal, navy, and terracotta pair well with #6c7c9c, balancing its cool gray-blue base with contrast or gentle warmth for interfaces, branding, dashboards, and other designs that need a calm but dependable palette.
Does #6c7c9c feel warm or cool, and what mood does it create?
#6c7c9c reads as a cool color because its blue base is softened by gray, creating a restrained, dependable mood rather than a bright or energetic one. It suits calm dashboards, healthcare interfaces, technology products, and other settings that benefit from visual control.
Is #6c7c9c readable on white or black?
#6c7c9c has a 4.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.00:1 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.