#6C6351 Hex Color
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A bleak, muted yellow with grey undertones. #6c6351 reads more khaki than gold, which keeps it grounded rather than cheerful. Its low saturation suits a supporting role behind brighter accents, and white text passes AA on it at about 5.9:1 contrast. Try it with cream or deep teal. The hex code fits sale banners, budget materials, and construction themes.
Questions about #6c6351
What is #6c6351 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c6351 is rgb(108, 99, 81), in HSL hsl(40, 14%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 25%, 58%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6c6351?
Cream, deep teal, and terracotta all flatter #6c6351 without competing with its muted tone. Because the color is already greyed and dark, pair it with either much lighter or slightly more saturated neighbors so it doesn't read muddy.
Is #6c6351 readable on white or black?
#6c6351 has a 5.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.54:1 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.