#6D7B80 Hex Color
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A muted blend of slate grey and desaturated cyan, #6d7b80 reads as professional and restrained. Because this hex code carries low chroma, it functions best as a stabilizing base color for tech interfaces rather than a bright accent. It pairs unexpectedly well with warm, terracotta oranges for high-contrast palettes. Since black text provides clear 4.8:1 contrast, this shade remains readable for small, functional body copy.
Questions about #6d7b80
What is #6d7b80 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d7b80 is rgb(109, 123, 128), in HSL hsl(196, 8%, 46%) and in CMYK 15%, 4%, 0%, 50%.
Which colors complement #6d7b80 in a design palette?
This muted tone pairs unexpectedly well with warm terracotta oranges to create high-contrast, sophisticated palettes. Because it is a desaturated blue, it also works seamlessly alongside cool greys or crisp charcoal for a clean, professional aesthetic.
Is #6d7b80 readable on white or black?
#6d7b80 has a 4.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.79:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.