#6A6861 Hex Color
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#6a6861 is a muted, ashy yellow shade with dusty gray undertones. Its low saturation gives it a grounded, almost industrial feel, while the yellow base suggests optimism and opportunity. Use it as a supporting tone in sale graphics, budget branding, or construction palettes. As a dark background, it supports white text at about 5.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #6a6861
What is #6a6861 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a6861 is rgb(106, 104, 97), in HSL hsl(47, 4%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 8%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #6a6861?
#6a6861 pairs well with navy for stronger contrast and muted terracotta for a warmer, more energetic accent. Its gray undertone helps both combinations feel controlled rather than overly bright.
Is #6a6861 readable on white or black?
#6a6861 has a 5.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.76:1 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.