#6E8F8D Hex Color
Sophisticated dusty cyan with muted undertones
This dusty cyan is heavily unsaturated, landing somewhere between an ashy blue and a muted green. Because it lacks intensity, #6e8f8d serves as a sophisticated, matte background that lets foreground elements pop without competing for attention. Pair it with warm terracottas to balance its cool, airy quality. With a contrast ratio of 6.0:1 against black text, the hex code remains highly readable for UI interfaces.
Questions about #6e8f8d
What is #6e8f8d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e8f8d is rgb(110, 143, 141), in HSL hsl(176, 13%, 50%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 1%, 44%.
What colors pair best with #6e8f8d?
Pair #6e8f8d with warm, earthy tones like terracotta or soft sand to balance its cool, airy quality. Using a dark charcoal for text ensures high readability while maintaining the sophisticated, matte aesthetic of the color.
Is #6e8f8d readable on white or black?
#6e8f8d has a 3.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.97:1 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.