#6E7E8B Hex Color
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This dusty, muted blue sits in a mid-tone range, appearing almost grey at first glance. It lacks high saturation, which keeps the tone professional and grounded for corporate or security-focused UI design. The hex code is #6e7e8b. Because it maintains strong contrast, it supports black text well. Pair this shade with crisp white or charcoal accents to prevent the final design from looking too flat or washed out.
Questions about #6e7e8b
What is #6e7e8b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e7e8b is rgb(110, 126, 139), in HSL hsl(207, 12%, 49%) and in CMYK 21%, 9%, 0%, 45%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What design aesthetic works best with #6e7e8b?
#6e7e8b excels in professional settings where you need a calm, grounded atmosphere without the intensity of pure blue. Its muted, greyish nature makes it a perfect anchor for corporate UI, security platforms, or minimalist dashboard designs requiring subtle authority.
Is #6e7e8b readable on white or black?
#6e7e8b has a 4.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.02:1 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.