#6F8B9A Hex Color
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Muted and grayed, #6f8b9a sits between blue and slate without the punch of either. It reads calm and understated, which suits finance, healthcare, and government interfaces where trust matters more than flair. Black text passes contrast checks against it easily. Pair it with warm cream or terracotta to keep layouts from feeling cold.
Questions about #6f8b9a
What is #6f8b9a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6f8b9a is rgb(111, 139, 154), in HSL hsl(201, 18%, 52%) and in CMYK 28%, 10%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #6f8b9a?
Warm tones balance its coolness: cream, terracotta, and soft sand all work. For higher contrast, pair it with charcoal or deep navy instead of pure black.
Is #6f8b9a readable on white or black?
#6f8b9a has a 3.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.83:1 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.