#6B6B6B Hex Color
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Mid-tone and neutral, #6b6b6b offers a steady, industrial quality that anchors complex UI designs. Because it sits at a balanced lightness, white text remains readable against this background with a 5.3:1 contrast ratio, meeting accessibility standards for body copy. Use this hex code as a stabilizing base rather than an accent, as it can appear slightly flat when used in isolation without stronger contrasting elements.
Questions about #6b6b6b
What is #6b6b6b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b6b6b is rgb(107, 107, 107), in HSL hsl(0, 0%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 58%.
How should I use #6b6b6b in a color palette?
Use #6b6b6b as a stabilizing, neutral anchor in your palette rather than a primary accent. It works best when paired with bold, saturated colors like electric blue or vivid orange to prevent the overall interface from feeling flat or muddy.
Is #6b6b6b readable on white or black?
#6b6b6b has a 5.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.94:1 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.