#6B665E Hex Color
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Ashy and almost grey, #6b665e is a dusty brown with faint orange and yellow undertones. Its low saturation and medium-dark lightness give it an earthy, settled feel that suits rustic packaging and autumn palettes. It works best as a supporting tone, since large fields can read muddy. White text hits about 5.7:1 contrast, so body copy stays readable on it.
Questions about #6b665e
What is #6b665e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b665e is rgb(107, 102, 94), in HSL hsl(37, 6%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 12%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #6b665e?
Cream, warm off-whites, and deep teal all flatter #6b665e, since they play off its grey-brown warmth without crowding it. A muted terracotta accent also works when you want more warmth in the palette.
Is #6b665e readable on white or black?
#6b665e has a 5.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.68:1 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.