#6F737E Hex Color
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Stormy and almost gray, #6f737e is a dusty blue that leans cool without feeling cold. Its muted, medium-dark weight makes it a steady base for UI backgrounds, finance dashboards, and healthcare interfaces, where white text passes contrast at roughly 4.7:1. Pair it with a warm accent like burgundy or terracotta and it reads more grounded than a standard slate.
Questions about #6f737e
What is #6f737e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6f737e is rgb(111, 115, 126), in HSL hsl(224, 6%, 46%) and in CMYK 12%, 9%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #6f737e?
It flatters warm accents like burgundy or terracotta, which keep the cool gray base from feeling flat. White text also works, passing AA contrast at about 4.7:1.
Is #6f737e warm or cool?
Cool, but only just. The blue undertone pulls it toward steel, while the heavy gray base keeps it neutral enough to sit beside almost any palette.
Is #6f737e readable on white or black?
#6f737e has a 4.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.42:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.