#6E76A6 Hex Color
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#6e76a6 is a dusty indigo with a gray undertone and low saturation. Its cool, matte finish reads understated, which suits meditation brands, night sky themes, and creative portfolios. It pairs well with muted terracotta or blush, warmer choices than the usual navy companions. Use it as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base, since it can turn muddy across large areas. The hex code holds about 4.8:1 contrast with black text, enough for WCAG AA body copy.
Questions about #6e76a6
What is #6e76a6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e76a6 is rgb(110, 118, 166), in HSL hsl(231, 24%, 54%) and in CMYK 34%, 29%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #6e76a6?
Muted terracotta and blush warm up #6e76a6's gray undertone, while charcoal keeps the palette tonal and restrained. Avoid bright whites next to it, which wash the color out.
Is #6e76a6 a warm or cool color?
It reads cool. The blue-violet base sits on the cold side, but low saturation softens the chill, so it feels calm rather than stark.
Is #6e76a6 readable on white or black?
#6e76a6 has a 4.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.80:1 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.