#6D7A6B Hex Color
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This dusty, ashy green sits firmly in the middle ground, balancing gray saturation with organic softness. Because it is highly muted, #6d7a6b serves as a reliable neutral rather than a primary shade. It works best as a background tone that grounds brighter UI elements. Pair it with crisp white or deep charcoal to prevent the color from appearing muddy on digital screens.
Questions about #6d7a6b
What is #6d7a6b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d7a6b is rgb(109, 122, 107), in HSL hsl(112, 7%, 45%) and in CMYK 11%, 0%, 12%, 52%.
How should I use #6d7a6b in a website interface?
#6d7a6b works best as a background tone or for subtle UI elements like dividers and borders. Because it is highly muted, pair it with crisp white or deep charcoal text to ensure your content remains readable and avoids appearing muddy.
Is #6d7a6b considered a warm or cool color?
While green is often balanced, #6d7a6b reads as a cool, grounded neutral due to its heavy gray saturation. The muted quality keeps it from feeling overly vibrant or energetic, making it ideal for professional or wellness-oriented design projects.
Is #6d7a6b readable on white or black?
#6d7a6b has a 4.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.64:1 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.