#6C8495 Hex Color
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This dusty blue sits on the edge of slate and gray, offering a muted, understated alternative to saturated tones. Because it is highly unsaturated, #6c8495 works best as a neutral background rather than an accent. It pairs well with crisp off-whites or charcoal text, as the hex code provides a solid, professional base for clean UI design and professional branding layouts.
Questions about #6c8495
What is #6c8495 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c8495 is rgb(108, 132, 149), in HSL hsl(205, 16%, 50%) and in CMYK 28%, 11%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #6c8495?
#6c8495 acts as a neutral base that pairs best with high-contrast elements. Use a crisp white or a deep charcoal for text to ensure legibility, or add a warm terracotta accent to create a striking, balanced complementary color scheme.
Is #6c8495 considered a warm or cool color?
#6c8495 is a cool-toned shade that sits firmly in the blue-gray spectrum. Because of its high level of desaturation, it avoids feeling overly icy, instead offering a grounded, professional feel that fits well in corporate or minimalist design layouts.
Is #6c8495 readable on white or black?
#6c8495 has a 3.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.37:1 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.