#6C9F9F Hex Color
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Reach for #6c9f9f when a design needs cyan without the loudness. This ashy, grayed-out sky blue sits at mid lightness, so it reads cool and a little dusty rather than fresh. It works best as a supporting tone, flattered by warm accents like terracotta that make its undertone stand out. Black text passes contrast on it, so the hex code can also hold body copy as a background.
Questions about #6c9f9f
What is #6c9f9f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c9f9f is rgb(108, 159, 159), in HSL hsl(180, 21%, 52%) and in CMYK 32%, 0%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #6c9f9f?
Warm accents like terracotta and coral make its cool undertone stand out. For a quieter palette, pair it with cream and soft gray.
Is #6c9f9f readable on white or black?
#6c9f9f has a 2.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.09:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.