#6C8280 Hex Color
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This dusty, ashy teal feels grounded and understated, leaning heavily into grey undertones rather than saturated cyan. Its matte quality makes it an excellent supporting neutral for healthcare or wellness interfaces where clarity matters. The hex code for this color is #6c8280. Because it maintains strong contrast, black text remains legible on this background, perfect for clean, professional layouts that avoid jarring brightness.
Questions about #6c8280
What is #6c8280 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c8280 is rgb(108, 130, 128), in HSL hsl(175, 9%, 47%) and in CMYK 17%, 0%, 2%, 49%.
Why does #6c8280 work well in healthcare interfaces?
This shade strikes a balance between professional authority and human-centric comfort by leaning into grey undertones rather than artificial brightness. Its matte, muted quality reduces eye strain, allowing for high legibility when paired with dark text on clinical or wellness-focused digital dashboards.
What color combinations pair well with #6c8280?
Because this hue is inherently desaturated, it pairs best with crisp, high-contrast neutrals like off-white or charcoal. You can also introduce warmth with muted earth tones to prevent the overall interface from feeling too cold or sterile in professional environments.
Is #6c8280 readable on white or black?
#6c8280 has a 4.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.14:1 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.