#6C8AA4 Hex Color
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Dusty, ashy blue with barely any saturation. #6c8aa4 is a hex code worth reaching for in finance, government, and healthcare work, where loud color would erode trust. It earns its place as a supporting tone rather than a hero shade, since large fields of it can turn muddy. Black text passes AA against it at about 5.8:1. Pair it with terracotta to keep the palette from going flat.
Questions about #6c8aa4
What is #6c8aa4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c8aa4 is rgb(108, 138, 164), in HSL hsl(208, 24%, 53%) and in CMYK 34%, 16%, 0%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #6c8aa4?
Warm earth tones work best. Terracotta, rust, and muted ochre add contrast against its gray undertone, while charcoal and cream keep it subdued. Avoid bright cyans, which make it look washed out.
Is #6c8aa4 readable on white or black?
#6c8aa4 has a 3.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.80:1 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.