#6F8685 Hex Color
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#6f8685 is a dusty, ashy cyan that leans heavily into grey. This muted tone works best as a backdrop for modern tech interfaces rather than a primary branding element. Because it offers a 5.4:1 contrast ratio against black text, it remains readable for small copy. Pair this hex code with deep charcoal to emphasize its cooling, understated character.
Questions about #6f8685
What is #6f8685 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6f8685 is rgb(111, 134, 133), in HSL hsl(177, 9%, 48%) and in CMYK 17%, 0%, 1%, 47%.
Which colors pair best with the muted #6f8685?
To emphasize its cooling and understated character, pair #6f8685 with deep charcoal or slate greys. The darkness of these pairings grounds the greyish undertones of the cyan, creating a sophisticated and balanced aesthetic for UI elements.
Is #6f8685 readable on white or black?
#6f8685 has a 3.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.42:1 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.