#6F858C Hex Color
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#6f858c is a muted cyan with dusty blue-green and ashy gray undertones. Its medium, matte lightness gives interfaces a calm, understated feel without becoming cold. Use it as a supporting tone for technology, aerospace, or productivity designs, pairing it with warm ivory or charcoal. The hex code #6f858c also supports black body text at about 5.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #6f858c
What is #6f858c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6f858c is rgb(111, 133, 140), in HSL hsl(194, 12%, 49%) and in CMYK 21%, 5%, 0%, 45%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6f858c?
#6f858c pairs well with warm ivory for gentle contrast, charcoal for a grounded interface, and muted blue-green neighbors for a restrained palette that adds warmth, depth, or subtle variation without overwhelming its calm, matte appearance.
Is #6f858c warm or cool?
#6f858c reads as a cool, muted cyan because its blue-green hue is softened by gray, ashy undertones. Its medium lightness keeps it from feeling icy, making it useful when a design needs a composed, technical mood rather than bright energy.
Is #6f858c readable on white or black?
#6f858c has a 3.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.40:1 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.