#6D9897 Hex Color
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#6d9897 is a dusty, unsaturated cyan with a matte, ashy finish. It functions best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background, as its muted quality can feel washed out at scale. Pair it with deep charcoals or warm terracotta for a balanced look. Because this shade offers a 6.6:1 contrast ratio against black, it remains readable for small interface text.
Questions about #6d9897
What is #6d9897 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d9897 is rgb(109, 152, 151), in HSL hsl(179, 17%, 51%) and in CMYK 28%, 0%, 1%, 40%.
Which color combinations work best with #6d9897?
Because #6d9897 is muted and unsaturated, it pairs best with high-contrast, darker neutrals like charcoal or warm, earthy tones like terracotta. These pairings create a balanced, modern palette that keeps the interface feeling grounded rather than washed out.
Is #6d9897 suitable for small text on a website?
Yes, this color is highly effective for interface text because it offers a 6.6:1 contrast ratio against black backgrounds, meeting common accessibility standards. Its matte quality provides excellent readability without the harshness of pure white or bright cyan tones.
Is #6d9897 readable on white or black?
#6d9897 has a 3.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.58:1 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.