#6A6F73 Hex Color
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A dusty, ashy grey, #6a6f73 provides a professional foundation for UI and product interfaces. It maintains excellent readability with white text, achieving a 5.1:1 contrast ratio that meets WCAG AA standards for body copy. This hex code works best as a neutral background, but designers should pair it with higher-chroma accents to ensure the overall layout feels balanced rather than muddy.
Questions about #6a6f73
What is #6a6f73 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a6f73 is rgb(106, 111, 115), in HSL hsl(207, 4%, 43%) and in CMYK 8%, 3%, 0%, 55%.
What color palettes pair best with #6a6f73?
Is #6a6f73 readable on white or black?
#6a6f73 has a 5.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.13:1 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.