#6A686B Hex Color
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#6a686b is a muted, mid-dark grey with a dusty, ashy finish and a slight violet undertone. Its restrained lightness suits practical interfaces, typography, product design, and architectural palettes. The hex code #6a686b works best as a supporting tone with warm white or muted brass. White text provides about 5.5:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #6a686b
What is #6a686b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a686b is rgb(106, 104, 107), in HSL hsl(280, 1%, 41%) and in CMYK 1%, 3%, 0%, 58%.
Does #6a686b read warm or cool?
#6a686b reads as a slightly cool gray because its dusty neutral base carries a subtle violet undertone, while low saturation keeps that coolness quiet rather than sharp in most interfaces and palettes.
Which colors pair well with #6a686b?
Is #6a686b readable on white or black?
#6a686b has a 5.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.80:1 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.