#6F948E Hex Color
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Dusty teal with a heavy gray cast. #6f948e reads matte and understated, so it works better as a supporting tone or background than a headline color. Black text on it reaches about 6.3:1 contrast, enough to clear AA for body copy. Pair it with terracotta or charcoal to keep the gray from turning muddy. The hex code #6f948e suits wellness, hospitality, and calm interface work.
Questions about #6f948e
What is #6f948e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6f948e is rgb(111, 148, 142), in HSL hsl(170, 15%, 51%) and in CMYK 25%, 0%, 4%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #6f948e?
Warm earth tones do the most work here. Terracotta, blush, and cream lift the gray out of #6f948e, while charcoal or deep plum keep the palette moody and composed.
Does #6f948e read warm or cool?
It sits near neutral. The teal hue pulls cool, but the low saturation and mid lightness soften that, so it reads gently cool rather than icy.
Is #6f948e readable on white or black?
#6f948e has a 3.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.30:1 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.