#6A5F51 Hex Color
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This desaturated brown acts as a grounding neutral with strong grey undertones. It carries a serious, somber mood that works best as a supporting background element rather than a dominant primary color. Because it offers a 6.2:1 contrast ratio with white, it remains legible for body text. The hex code #6a5f51 pairs well with crisp creams or soft muted greens to prevent designs from appearing too muddy.
Questions about #6a5f51
What is #6a5f51 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a5f51 is rgb(106, 95, 81), in HSL hsl(34, 13%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 24%, 58%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Is #6a5f51 suitable for body text?
Yes, this desaturated brown provides a 6.2:1 contrast ratio against white backgrounds, making it fully accessible for body text reading. It offers a softer, more professional alternative to pure black or dark grey in modern web interfaces.
What colors work best with #6a5f51?
Is #6a5f51 readable on white or black?
#6a5f51 has a 6.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.36:1 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.