#6C847A Hex Color
A muted dusty teal with cool undertones
This dusty, ashy teal sits in a muted, mid-tone range that avoids being overly aggressive. Because it offers a sophisticated, understated vibe, #6c847a works best as a secondary background color in wellness or tech interfaces. It supports black text well enough for small copy, but use it sparingly to avoid a muddy look. Pair this hex code with warm, sandy beiges for a grounded, natural contrast.
Questions about #6c847a
What is #6c847a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c847a is rgb(108, 132, 122), in HSL hsl(155, 10%, 47%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 8%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #6c847a?
Because #6c847a is a muted, ashy tone, it relies on high-contrast neutrals to keep from looking flat. It pairs effectively with warm beige for natural, grounded palettes or charcoal to create a sophisticated, modern technical contrast.
Does #6c847a work well for text?
This color is generally too muted to serve as a primary text color against white backgrounds. Use #6c847a sparingly for subtle UI accents, borders, or secondary background blocks rather than small-scale copy to maintain optimal readability.
Is #6c847a readable on white or black?
#6c847a has a 4.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.21:1 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.