#6E7271 Hex Color
Balanced Ashy Gray With Quiet Depth
#6e7271 is a muted, medium-dark grey with ashy undertones and low saturation. Its neutral character supports restraint, balance, and professionalism without feeling stark. Use this hex code as a supporting tone in interfaces, typography, or product design, especially with off-white and muted blue. White text reaches about 4.9:1 contrast, suitable for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #6e7271
What is #6e7271 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e7271 is rgb(110, 114, 113), in HSL hsl(165, 2%, 44%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 1%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #6e7271?
#6e7271 pairs especially well with off-white and muted blue, giving interfaces a calm, restrained foundation while preserving clear separation between surfaces, borders, and supporting text across app screens and product layouts.
Does #6e7271 read as warm or cool?
#6e7271 reads as a cool-neutral gray, with ashy undertones and a slight green-blue bias that keeps it from feeling warm; pair it with off-white for softness or muted blue for a more composed, professional mood.
Is #6e7271 readable on white or black?
#6e7271 has a 4.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.30:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.