#686A69 Hex Color
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Molten Lead is a muted, dusty grey that serves as an excellent neutral anchor for professional design. Its lack of strong saturation makes it highly versatile for UI backgrounds and typography. Because white text maintains a strong 5.4:1 contrast ratio against it, this hue works well for legible interface components. The hex code for Molten Lead is #686a69.
Questions about Molten Lead
What is the hex code for Molten Lead?
Molten Lead is #686a69. In RGB that is rgb(104, 106, 105), in HSL hsl(150, 1%, 41%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 1%, 58%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #686a69 (Molten Lead) work well for UI text?
Yes, Molten Lead is an excellent choice for interface typography because it provides a strong 5.4:1 contrast ratio against white backgrounds. This ensures that text remains legible for users while offering a softer, less harsh alternative to pure black.
What colors pair well with Molten Lead?
Is Molten Lead readable on white or black?
Molten Lead has a 5.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.85:1 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.