#6C544C Hex Color
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This dusty, muted reddish-brown offers a serious and grounded quality. Because of its low saturation, #6c544c works best as a sophisticated supporting tone in moody UI designs or as a backdrop for white typography. It reads with enough contrast to ensure legibility for body text while maintaining an understated, matte appearance. Pair this hex code with soft creams or warm greys to avoid it feeling too muddy.
Questions about #6c544c
What is #6c544c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c544c is rgb(108, 84, 76), in HSL hsl(15, 17%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 30%, 58%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #6c544c for a balanced design?
Is #6c544c suitable for body text on a white background?
#6c544c offers a moderate level of contrast, but it may struggle to meet strict web accessibility standards for small body text on pure white. It is much more effective as a secondary accent or a header color, providing a softer, more approachable alternative to harsh black.
Is #6c544c readable on white or black?
#6c544c has a 6.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.01:1 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.