#6D7173 Hex Color
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Reach for this shade when a UI needs a mid grey that won’t compete with content. #6d7173 is a dusty grey with almost no color left in it, so it keeps layouts calm and neutral. The hex code #6d7173 has about 4.9:1 contrast with white text, enough for small body copy. Pair it with ochre or dusty coral to keep it from reading flat.
Questions about #6d7173
What is #6d7173 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d7173 is rgb(109, 113, 115), in HSL hsl(200, 3%, 44%) and in CMYK 5%, 2%, 0%, 55%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6d7173?
Is #6d7173 readable on white or black?
#6d7173 has a 4.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.25:1 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.