#6D787B Hex Color
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Muted and desaturated, this dusty cyan blends blue undertones with a significant grey base. The hex code #6d787b reads professionally, functioning best as a grounding support color rather than a primary focus. Pair it with soft, warm creams to prevent the tone from feeling too clinical. Because it maintains a 4.6:1 contrast ratio, black text remains highly legible against this backdrop.
Questions about #6d787b
What is #6d787b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d787b is rgb(109, 120, 123), in HSL hsl(193, 6%, 45%) and in CMYK 11%, 2%, 0%, 52%.
Why does #6d787b work well in professional branding?
This hex color balances professional authority with a softened, approachable quality due to its desaturated blue-grey composition. It functions as an ideal grounding element that prevents designs from feeling too stark or clinical, especially when contrasted against high-key neutrals like warm cream.
Is #6d787b readable on white or black?
#6d787b has a 4.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.62:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.