#6C5759 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted red carries a somber weight with its strong grey undertones. Because #6c5759 is quite dim, it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background color. It pairs effectively with creams or soft golds to avoid appearing muddy. White text remains readable against this hex code, ensuring it works well for serious, moody UI design elements.
Questions about #6c5759
What is #6c5759 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c5759 is rgb(108, 87, 89), in HSL hsl(354, 11%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 18%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #6c5759 for design?
#6c5759 works effectively with soft creams or muted golds to prevent the overall design from appearing muddy. It also balances well against neutral off-whites, which ensures the text remains readable while maintaining a serious, sophisticated aesthetic for your interface.
Is #6c5759 suitable for large background areas?
Because #6c5759 is quite dim and carries a heavy, somber weight, it is generally better used as a supporting accent or text color rather than a dominant background. Using it on large surfaces can make a design feel overly cramped or visually overwhelming.
Is #6c5759 readable on white or black?
#6c5759 has a 6.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.14:1 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.