#6A6564 Hex Color
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Muted and slightly warm, #6a6564 is a medium-dark gray with dusty brown undertones. Its restrained saturation gives interfaces, typography, and architectural palettes a stable, professional feel without starkness. Use the hex code #6a6564 as a supporting tone or dark UI background, pairing it with off-white for readable text. White text reaches about 5.7:1 contrast here.
Questions about #6a6564
What is #6a6564 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a6564 is rgb(106, 101, 100), in HSL hsl(10, 3%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 6%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #6a6564?
#6a6564 pairs well with off-white, cream, muted blue, and restrained warm accents such as terracotta, creating gentle contrast without making the palette feel stark while keeping interfaces, editorial layouts, and architectural palettes calm.
Does #6a6564 read as warm or cool?
#6a6564 reads as slightly warm because its gray base carries a dusty brown undertone rather than the blue cast common in cool grays, especially beside bright white or blue-gray surfaces. Use it when a neutral palette needs softness and grounding.
Is #6a6564 readable on white or black?
#6a6564 has a 5.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.65:1 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.