#6B6B56 Hex Color
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#6b6b56 is a dusty, matte olive with strong grey undertones. Its low chroma creates a grounded, understated appearance that pairs well with burnt orange or slate blue. Because of its dark, earthy character, it serves best as a supporting background color for outdoor branding. While readable with white text, use it sparingly as a dominant fill to avoid a muddy look on larger surfaces.
Questions about #6b6b56
What is #6b6b56 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b6b56 is rgb(107, 107, 86), in HSL hsl(60, 11%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 20%, 58%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #6b6b56?
Because of its muted, earthy profile, #6b6b56 pairs exceptionally well with warm, saturated accents like burnt orange to create contrast. Alternatively, pairing it with cool slate blue helps emphasize its subtle grey undertones for a balanced, professional look.
Is #6b6b56 readable on white or black?
#6b6b56 has a 5.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.86:1 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.