#6F9195 Hex Color
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A muted cyan-blue with gray undertones, #6f9195 feels matte, dusty, and slightly ashy rather than vivid. Its low saturation supports calm interfaces, communication materials, and productivity tools without demanding attention. Use the hex code #6f9195 as a supporting tone beside charcoal or warm off-white. Black text reaches about a 6.2:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #6f9195
What is #6f9195 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6f9195 is rgb(111, 145, 149), in HSL hsl(186, 15%, 51%) and in CMYK 26%, 3%, 0%, 42%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6f9195 in a design palette?
The muted cyan-blue of #6f9195 pairs well with charcoal for grounded text and warm off-white for softer contrast, while a restrained burgundy accent can add energy without overpowering its dusty, low-saturation character. Use #6f9195 across secondary surfaces or controls, then reserve burgundy for small accents.
Does #6f9195 read warm or cool?
It reads cool to neutral because its cyan base is softened by gray, reducing the crispness of brighter blues. That mix feels restrained and steady, though its mid-level lightness can look flat beside pale gray or white.
Is #6f9195 readable on white or black?
#6f9195 has a 3.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.16:1 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.