#6F7E85 Hex Color
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#6f7e85 is a muted, dusty blue with significant grey undertones. This matte finish works well as a grounding background for corporate tech or nautical design projects. Because it offers strong 5.0:1 contrast with black text, it performs reliably for readability. Use this hex code as a stable, neutral base to balance brighter accent colors in UI layouts.
Questions about #6f7e85
What is #6f7e85 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6f7e85 is rgb(111, 126, 133), in HSL hsl(199, 9%, 48%) and in CMYK 17%, 5%, 0%, 48%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6f7e85?
#6f7e85 creates a sophisticated balance when paired with crisp white or warm off-white accents, as these brighten the grey undertones. For a modern corporate look, combine it with deep navy or charcoal text for high readability and professional weight.
Is #6f7e85 readable on white or black?
#6f7e85 has a 4.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.99:1 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.