#6C878C Hex Color
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Bleak and dusty, #6c878c is a muted cyan that leans heavily toward grey. This ashy tone offers a grounded, matte appearance that works well as a neutral background for tech interfaces or modern branding. Because it maintains strong legibility with black text, use it for UI elements where you need structure without visual noise. Pair it with soft warm whites to keep the palette balanced.
Questions about #6c878c
What is #6c878c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c878c is rgb(108, 135, 140), in HSL hsl(189, 13%, 49%) and in CMYK 23%, 4%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #6c878c?
Pair #6c878c with soft warm whites to balance its cool, ashy grey undertones without overwhelming the palette. If you need more contrast, it works exceptionally well alongside charcoal text or deep slate accents for a cohesive, sophisticated look.
Where should #6c878c be used in design?
This shade excels as a neutral background for tech interfaces or digital products where you want to minimize visual noise. Because #6c878c maintains strong legibility with black text, it provides necessary structure for buttons, sidebars, or modern web layouts.
Is #6c878c readable on white or black?
#6c878c has a 3.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.48:1 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.