#6C8C9C Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated blue carries a matte finish that reads as professional and restrained. Because of its low chroma, #6c8c9c works best as a neutral background or a supporting UI element rather than a dominant focal point. It pairs well with warm charcoals or crisp white text, providing enough contrast for accessibility. The hex code for this ashy tone is #6c8c9c.
Questions about #6c8c9c
What is #6c8c9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c8c9c is rgb(108, 140, 156), in HSL hsl(200, 20%, 52%) and in CMYK 31%, 10%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #6c8c9c?
#6c8c9c works best when paired with high-contrast neutrals to maintain readability. Try using a deep charcoal for text to anchor the composition or a crisp off-white to let the blue tone feel clean, airy, and professional.
Is #6c8c9c considered a warm or cool color?
This color is firmly in the cool category, leaning into gray undertones that strip away typical blue vibrancy. Its matte, muted quality makes it feel more industrial and grounded than a standard sky or royal blue.
Is #6c8c9c readable on white or black?
#6c8c9c has a 3.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.86:1 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.