#6C5C6C Hex Color
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This muted, dusty violet carries a serious and grounded weight. Because it lacks high saturation, #6c5c6c works best as a moody background or a grounding neutral rather than a primary focus. Pair it with crisp white text for excellent readability, as it offers a 6.2:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this ashy purple is #6c5c6c, a useful choice for understated, sophisticated interfaces.
Questions about #6c5c6c
What is #6c5c6c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c5c6c is rgb(108, 92, 108), in HSL hsl(300, 8%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 0%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #6c5c6c?
Pair #6c5c6c with muted tones like sage or warm terracotta to build a sophisticated, earthy palette. For a more traditional contrast, using clean whites or soft, light grays prevents the interface from feeling too heavy or claustrophobic when using such a muted shade.
Is #6c5c6c readable on white or black?
#6c5c6c has a 6.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.38:1 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.