#6D6D8A Hex Color
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This muted, dusty indigo reads as a serious and structural tone. Because it is highly desaturated, #6d6d8a works best as a moody background or a supporting element rather than a primary highlight. It pairs unexpectedly well with soft cream or warm terracotta, avoiding the muddy look that can occur with similar grays. White text remains readable against this hex code, maintaining WCAG AA standards.
Questions about #6d6d8a
What is #6d6d8a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d6d8a is rgb(109, 109, 138), in HSL hsl(240, 12%, 48%) and in CMYK 21%, 21%, 0%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #6d6d8a?
#6d6d8a thrives when balanced by warm, organic tones that offset its cool, structural indigo base. Try pairing it with soft creams or earthy terracotta to prevent the layout from feeling overly clinical or muddy.
Is #6d6d8a readable on white or black?
#6d6d8a has a 4.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.20:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.