#6D838E Hex Color
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#6d838e is a muted, dusty blue with gray and ashy undertones. Its matte, medium-dark appearance creates a controlled, dependable feel for finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside off-white or burgundy, since it can look subdued across large areas. Black text reads clearly on this color at about 5.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #6d838e.
Questions about #6d838e
What is #6d838e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d838e is rgb(109, 131, 142), in HSL hsl(200, 13%, 49%) and in CMYK 23%, 8%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #6d838e?
#6d838e pairs well with off-white, charcoal, and burgundy, which balance its dusty blue-gray character without competing with it. Use burgundy for contrast and off-white for a calm, readable interface.
Is #6d838e readable on white or black?
#6d838e has a 3.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.28:1 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.