#6E8482 Hex Color
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A dusty, matte teal with significant grey undertones, #6e8482 offers a sophisticated and muted presence. Because it is desaturated, it excels as a calm neutral background rather than a bold accent. This hex code provides enough contrast for black text, making it a functional choice for clean, readable UI designs. It pairs well with warm terracotta or soft creams to offset its cool, clinical temperature.
Questions about #6e8482
What is #6e8482 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e8482 is rgb(110, 132, 130), in HSL hsl(175, 9%, 47%) and in CMYK 17%, 0%, 2%, 48%.
How should I pair #6e8482 in a UI design?
#6e8482 works best as a calming background that allows high-contrast text to remain legible. Try pairing it with soft terracotta for a natural, grounded warmth, or use a crisp white for a clean, minimalist interface aesthetic.
Does #6e8482 read as a warm or cool color?
While it contains slight green undertones, #6e8482 is primarily a cool-leaning grey. The heavy desaturation makes it feel clinical and restrained rather than vibrant, which is why it excels as a neutral in professional, serious design environments.
Is #6e8482 readable on white or black?
#6e8482 has a 3.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.28:1 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.