#6D878F Hex Color
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This dusty, grey-cyan sits in a muted, matte space. It functions well as a neutral background in tech interfaces where white feels too sterile. Because it offers a 5.5:1 contrast ratio, you can pair it directly with standard black text for clear legibility. The hex code for this subdued, ashy tone is #6d878f.
Questions about #6d878f
What is #6d878f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d878f is rgb(109, 135, 143), in HSL hsl(194, 13%, 49%) and in CMYK 24%, 6%, 0%, 44%.
What color families complement the grey-cyan tone of #6d878f?
Is #6d878f readable on white or black?
#6d878f has a 3.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.51:1 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.