#6D7D77 Hex Color
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This dusty, ashy green sits in a middle ground between grey and teal. Because it is highly desaturated, #6d7d77 works best as a steady background color for minimalist interfaces or wellness branding. It carries enough contrast to support small, black text, maintaining readability without the starkness of pure white. Avoid pairing it with high-contrast neons to keep the palette sophisticated and balanced.
Questions about #6d7d77
What is #6d7d77 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d7d77 is rgb(109, 125, 119), in HSL hsl(158, 7%, 46%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 5%, 51%.
Does #6d7d77 read as warm or cool?
The #6d7d77 hex color sits firmly in the cool range due to its heavy infusion of grey and slight teal undertones. Because it is highly desaturated, it avoids the vibrancy of a true green, appearing much more grounded and passive in nature.
What colors pair best with #6d7d77?
This muted green functions best as a neutral foundation when paired with sharp, high-contrast accents like charcoal for text or a soft off-white to maintain a sophisticated palette. Avoid pairing it with intense neons, which can overwhelm its subtle, dusty character.
Is #6d7d77 readable on white or black?
#6d7d77 has a 4.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.85:1 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.