#605D6B Hex Color
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Smoky is a muted, dusty purple that leans heavily into grey. This desaturated tone carries a somber, serious weight, making it effective for dark mode interfaces or moody, minimal branding. Because of its 6.4:1 contrast ratio against white, #605d6b remains readable for body text. Use this hex code as a base color when you need a sophisticated alternative to standard charcoal or black.
Questions about Smoky
What is the hex code for Smoky?
Smoky is #605d6b. In RGB that is rgb(96, 93, 107), in HSL hsl(253, 7%, 39%) and in CMYK 10%, 13%, 0%, 58%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
When should I use #605d6b in my design?
Smoky works best as a base or background color when you need a muted, serious tone that remains readable. Its high contrast against white makes it a safe, professional choice for body text or dark interface elements instead of harsh black.
Does #605d6b lean warm or cool?
Is Smoky readable on white or black?
Smoky has a 6.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.27:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.