#6D8A9C Hex Color
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#6d8a9c is a dusty, unsaturated blue with strong gray undertones. This muted tone provides a professional, understated base perfect for corporate or financial interfaces. It works best as a supporting element rather than a primary focus, as it can feel too bleak in large, empty spaces. Pair it with soft cream or white for a balanced look. The hex code for this ashy blue is #6d8a9c.
Questions about #6d8a9c
What is #6d8a9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d8a9c is rgb(109, 138, 156), in HSL hsl(203, 19%, 52%) and in CMYK 30%, 12%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair best with the muted #6d8a9c?
#6d8a9c works harmoniously when paired with warm, creamy neutrals or stark whites to prevent the palette from feeling too bleak. It also serves as an excellent anchor when combined with a soft charcoal for high-contrast, readable text.
Is #6d8a9c readable on white or black?
#6d8a9c has a 3.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.76:1 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.