#6C808A Hex Color
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A muted, dusty blue with gray and ashy undertones, #6c808a has a matte, restrained presence. Its medium-dark lightness suits dependable branding for finance, healthcare, technology, and government. Use this hex code as a supporting tone with off-white or warm beige. Black text remains clear enough for small body copy at about a 5.1:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #6c808a
What is #6c808a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c808a is rgb(108, 128, 138), in HSL hsl(200, 12%, 48%) and in CMYK 22%, 7%, 0%, 46%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6c808a?
Pair #6c808a with off-white, warm beige, or charcoal for restrained contrast; a muted terracotta accent adds warmth without overpowering its cool, gray-blue base. These combinations keep palettes grounded for interfaces, editorial layouts, or dependable brand systems.
Is #6c808a warm or cool?
#6c808a reads as a cool blue-gray because its blue cast is softened by a noticeable gray component, creating a steady, reserved mood suited to calm interfaces, practical branding, and layouts that need authority without navy’s intensity.
Is #6c808a readable on white or black?
#6c808a has a 4.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.09:1 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.