#6C6663 Hex Color
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#6c6663 is a muted, medium-dark grey with warm beige and brown undertones. This ashy hex code feels neutral and restrained, making it useful for typography, interfaces, product design, and architectural palettes. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or muted blue; white text reaches about 5.6:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #6c6663
What is #6c6663 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c6663 is rgb(108, 102, 99), in HSL hsl(20, 4%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 8%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #6c6663?
Pair #6c6663 with cream, muted blue, or terracotta for gentle contrast, because its low saturation supports refined palettes without competing with warmer accent colors in interfaces, packaging, or editorial layouts. Brighter accents can add energy without overwhelming its restrained base.
Does white text work well on #6c6663?
White text has about a 5.6:1 contrast ratio on #6c6663, so it passes WCAG AA for normal body text and provides a dependable choice for labels, controls, and interface copy. Test specific font sizes and weights before finalizing accessible designs.
Is #6c6663 readable on white or black?
#6c6663 has a 5.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.71:1 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.