#6A695C Hex Color
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Reach for #6a695c when a design needs a grounded, dusty yellow that won’t shout. This ashy shade reads almost grey, with just enough warmth to keep it from feeling flat. It works best as a supporting tone under brighter accents, since large areas can turn muddy. White text passes AA on it at about 5.5:1 contrast. The hex code #6a695c suits industrial, budget, and construction branding.
Questions about #6a695c
What is #6a695c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a695c is rgb(106, 105, 92), in HSL hsl(56, 7%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 13%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #6a695c?
Crisp white, charcoal, and muted terracotta all flatter #6a695c. Its grey undertone also makes deep navy read richer than it would against a plain neutral.
Is #6a695c readable on white or black?
#6a695c has a 5.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.78:1 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.