#6C8C81 Hex Color
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#6c8c81 is a muted, ashy teal with low saturation and a matte, dusty finish. Its restrained character suits healthcare, wellness, hospitality, and technology interfaces, especially as a supporting tone beside cream or warm gray. Use it for calm backgrounds and clear layouts; black text achieves about a 5.7:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #6c8c81.
Questions about #6c8c81
What is #6c8c81 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c8c81 is rgb(108, 140, 129), in HSL hsl(159, 13%, 49%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 8%, 45%.
Which colors pair well with #6c8c81 in a palette?
#6c8c81 pairs well with cream, warm gray, charcoal, and terracotta, as its dusty teal base balances warm neutrals and muted earthy accents for calm, readable palettes in interfaces, interiors, and wellness branding.
What mood does #6c8c81 create?
#6c8c81 creates a calm, grounded mood through its muted teal hue, grayness, and matte appearance, making it well suited to wellness, healthcare, hospitality, and technology interfaces needing a restrained visual tone.
Does #6c8c81 work with black or white text?
#6c8c81 provides about a 5.7:1 contrast ratio with black and about 5.3:1 with white, so both meet WCAG AA for normal-sized text and offer solid readability when used as a background.
Is #6c8c81 readable on white or black?
#6c8c81 has a 3.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.70:1 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.