#6E7984 Hex Color
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This dusty, ashy blue offers a muted alternative to standard corporate tones. Because #6e7984 feels restrained and professional, it excels as a background color for dense data dashboards or finance interfaces. It provides sufficient contrast for black text, ensuring readability in small sizes. Pair this matte shade with crisp whites or warm terracottas to keep the aesthetic from feeling too flat or overly clinical.
Questions about #6e7984
What is #6e7984 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e7984 is rgb(110, 121, 132), in HSL hsl(210, 9%, 47%) and in CMYK 17%, 8%, 0%, 48%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors complement #6e7984?
Because #6e7984 sits in a muted, ashy register, it balances beautifully with warm terracotta to provide visual contrast, or clean, crisp whites to emphasize its cool, professional undertone. Using it alongside dark charcoal creates a sophisticated, grounded aesthetic for modern user interfaces.
Is #6e7984 suitable for UI text?
Yes, #6e7984 works effectively as a text color on light backgrounds because its depth ensures sufficient contrast for readability in small sizes. It provides a softer, more legible alternative to pure black while maintaining the professional clarity required for dense data-heavy dashboard layouts.
Is #6e7984 readable on white or black?
#6e7984 has a 4.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.73:1 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.