#6A6A69 Hex Color
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#6a6a69 is a mid-tone grey with almost no color left in it, just a faint warm pull from its red lean. It reads steady and practical, which makes it a strong 30% supporting tone in interfaces, product design, and minimal layouts. White text passes AA on it at about 5.4:1, so it holds up behind small body copy.
Questions about #6a6a69
What is #6a6a69 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a6a69 is rgb(106, 106, 105), in HSL hsl(60, 0%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 1%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #6a6a69?
Muted terracotta and deep burgundy give #6a6a69 warmth without clashing, while pale sage keeps it soft. Avoid pairing it with light greys, where it can read muddy.
Is #6a6a69 readable on white or black?
#6a6a69 has a 5.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.87:1 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.