#6E888D Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
#6e888d is a muted cyan-blue with gray undertones, a matte surface, and an almost ashy feel. Its subdued lightness suggests calm, trust, and clear thinking without demanding attention. Use it as a supporting tone in interfaces, technology branding, or aerospace graphics. As a hex code, #6e888d supports black body text at about 5.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #6e888d
What is #6e888d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e888d is rgb(110, 136, 141), in HSL hsl(190, 12%, 49%) and in CMYK 22%, 4%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #6e888d?
#6e888d pairs well with charcoal, warm white, and muted terracotta, which add contrast without overpowering its dusty cyan-blue character. Use charcoal for text, warm white for space, and terracotta sparingly as a grounded accent.
Is #6e888d readable on white or black?
#6e888d has a 3.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.56:1 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.