#6F8F8B Hex Color
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This muted, ashy teal sits in a dusty middle ground between green and gray. Because it is highly unsaturated, #6f8f8b functions best as a supporting background rather than a focal point. It pairs well with warm, sandy beiges to ground a design. Since black text provides excellent 6.0:1 contrast, this hex code remains a reliable choice for UI components that require high readability.
Questions about #6f8f8b
What is #6f8f8b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6f8f8b is rgb(111, 143, 139), in HSL hsl(172, 13%, 50%) and in CMYK 22%, 0%, 3%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #6f8f8b?
Because #6f8f8b is a desaturated, ashy tone, it pairs beautifully with warm neutrals like sandy beige or soft cream to provide balance. For a stronger contrast, deep charcoal or dark brown accents help ground the design without overpowering the teal.
Is #6f8f8b suitable for body text or UI elements?
Yes, #6f8f8b is a reliable choice for UI components because it offers excellent readability against white backgrounds. With a contrast ratio of roughly 6.0:1 when paired with standard black text, it meets accessibility standards while appearing softer and more organic than pure gray.
Is #6f8f8b readable on white or black?
#6f8f8b has a 3.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.97:1 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.