#6C6655 Hex Color
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#6c6655 is a dark, desaturated olive with heavy grey undertones. It functions well as a grounded background for architectural or industrial designs where understatement is preferred over brightness. The hex code #6c6655 provides enough contrast for legible white body text, meeting WCAG AA standards. Pair it with soft cream or warm off-white to prevent the overall palette from appearing too muddy.
Questions about #6c6655
What is #6c6655 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c6655 is rgb(108, 102, 85), in HSL hsl(44, 12%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 21%, 58%.
What colors pair best with #6c6655?
#6c6655 works best when paired with soft creams or warm off-white tones to prevent the palette from becoming too muddy. For a higher contrast approach, you might also consider an accent of muted terracotta or deep navy to introduce depth and interest.
Is #6c6655 readable on white or black?
#6c6655 has a 5.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.66:1 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.