#6B6A58 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #6b6a58 is a dark yellow with gray undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation creates calm understatement, making it useful for supporting elements, budget branding, construction graphics, and sale banners. Use the hex code #6b6a58 with cream or rust accents; white text reaches about 5.5:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #6b6a58
What is #6b6a58 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b6a58 is rgb(107, 106, 88), in HSL hsl(57, 10%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 18%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #6b6a58?
Cream and rust accents pair especially well with #6b6a58, balancing its gray undertones with softness and warmth. Terracotta can add a warmer focal point, while restrained cream backgrounds keep the palette calm and readable.
Is #6b6a58 readable on white or black?
#6b6a58 has a 5.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.82:1 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.