#6C5651 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted brownish-red carries a serious and somber tone. Because it is highly desaturated, #6c5651 works best as a supporting background or a grounding element rather than a focal point. Pair this hex code with warm, off-white text to maintain legibility while preserving its moody character. It offers excellent contrast for small body text, keeping designs readable while avoiding the harshness of pure black.
Questions about #6c5651
What is #6c5651 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c5651 is rgb(108, 86, 81), in HSL hsl(11, 14%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 25%, 58%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
How should I use #6c5651 in a design?
#6c5651 functions best as a grounding neutral or a supporting background color rather than a primary focal point. Pair it with warm, off-white text to maintain readability while keeping the design feeling serious, somber, and sophisticated.
Is #6c5651 readable on white or black?
#6c5651 has a 6.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.08:1 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.