#6D737A Hex Color
A grounded and professional ashy blue
This ashy, muted blue leans heavily into grey, stripping away saturation for a grounded, professional feel. It functions best as a stable background in security or finance interfaces. Because white text provides excellent legibility against this shade, it supports good accessibility standards. Pair it with a bright, warm accent to keep your palette from appearing too dusty. The hex code is #6d737a.
Questions about #6d737a
What is #6d737a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d737a is rgb(109, 115, 122), in HSL hsl(212, 6%, 45%) and in CMYK 11%, 6%, 0%, 52%.
What colors pair well with the #6d737a blue-grey?
Because #6d737a is highly desaturated and professional, it balances beautifully with high-contrast warm accents. Try pairing it with a vibrant mustard or terracotta to prevent the interface from feeling too cold or overly industrial in tone.
Is #6d737a a good choice for text backgrounds?
Yes, #6d737a functions as an excellent neutral background because its muted quality reduces eye strain while maintaining strong contrast for white or light-toned typography. It provides a sophisticated alternative to standard greys in modern web and mobile applications.
Is #6d737a readable on white or black?
#6d737a has a 4.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.38:1 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.