#6B7280 Color Information

Hex color code: #6B7280

#6B7280 is a muted blue color. In RGB it is (107, 114, 128), and in HSL it is (220°, 9%, 46%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameSlate Gray

HEX

#6B7280

RGB

107, 114, 128

HSL

220°, 9%, 46%

CMYK

16%, 11%, 0%, 50%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #6B7280;
background-color: #6B7280;
border-color: #6B7280;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #6B7280;
border: 2px solid #6B7280;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#6B7280]
text-[#6B7280]
border-[#6B7280]
shadow-[0_0_10px_6B7280]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6B7280, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #6B7280; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #6B7280; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #6B7280; background-color: #6B728015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #6B728020; border-left: 4px solid #6B7280; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #6B7280; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #6B7280 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

107, 114, 128

Red: 107 / Green: 114 / Blue: 128

HSL

220°, 9%, 46%

Hue: 220° / Saturation: 9% / Lightness: 46%

CMYK

16%, 11%, 0%, 50%

Cyan: 16% / Magenta: 11% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 50%

What color is #6B7280?

#6B7280 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

80796B

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #6B7280 to RGB:

rgb(107, 114, 128)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #6B7280 to HSL:

hsl(220, 9%, 46%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #6B7280 to CMYK:

cmyk(16%, 11%, 0%, 50%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#6B7280 is a muted blue color with RGB values of 107, 114, 128 and HSL of 220°, 9%, 46%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #6B7280 is #80796B, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #6B7C80.

Use #6B7280 in CSS: color: #6B7280 or background-color: #6B7280. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #6B7280

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 4.34:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6B7280?

#6B7280 is a muted blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #6B7280?

#6B7280 in RGB is (107, 114, 128) - 107 red, 114 green, and 128 blue.

How to use #6B7280 in CSS?

Use #6B7280 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #6B7280?

#80796B (complementary), #6B7C80 (analogous), and #484D56 (lighter shade) work well with #6B7280.