#6B8080
- Brightness
- 122.1
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 180°, 9%, 46%
- HSV V %
- 50%
- Lab
- 52.0, -7.6, -2.6
- CMYK (%)
- 16%, 0%, 0%, 50%
- PNG size
- 6.2 KB
- Tone / Feel
- mid, muted cool hue
Black text
5.02:1
AA (normal) · AAA (large) (large)
White text
4.18:1
Fail (normal) · AA (large) (large)
Recommended text: Black (5.02:1 — AA / AAA (large))
Color Profile: #6B8080
Common Name: Blue Grey
RGB: 107, 128, 128
HSL: 180°, 10%, 49%
Contrast: White - 5.4 (AA Pass), Black - 9.6 (AA Pass)
Mood: A muted, calm hue with an undertone of sophistication and minimalism. Often linked with balance and neutrality, this color brings a sense of tranquility, making it ideal for modern, refined designs. It is neither too bright nor too dark, giving it a versatile appeal across various styles and applications.
Close Named Matches:
- Australian Standard AS2700 - Blue Grey: #7C8486
- BS 2660 - Castle Grey: #868C93
- British Standard BS 381C:1996 - Dark Admiralty Grey: #6B7477
- Natural Color System (NCS) 1950 Index - S 5010-B50G: #6B8080 (Exact Match)
- Behr Paint - Rip Tide: #667A7C
- Why Designers Use It:
- This versatile and soft blue-grey hue is often chosen for its calm and grounding presence in modern design. It is a go-to for creating minimalist or industrial-themed spaces, favored for its neutrality that complements both cool and warm tones. Designers use it to bring a sense of stability and sophistication, often found in contemporary home interiors and office spaces. It is also frequently incorporated into products where subtlety and elegance are key, such as in automotive interiors and consumer electronics. The color has widespread appeal, particularly in European and North American design trends.
- Regionally, it’s seen as a popular choice in interior design for calming, professional environments like offices and studios. Its natural link to slate, stone, and metallic surfaces ties it closely with manufacturing, especially in industries dealing with luxury or precision products.
- Traditionally, Blue Grey has ties to nautical designs and has been used in military and aeronautical contexts due to its muted, professional appeal. Over time, it’s become a staple in modern design due to its timelessness and the way it balances easily with other color palettes.