#6C6665 Hex Color
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Muted and sitting just below mid-tone, #6c6665 is a grey with a faint warm undertone that keeps it from reading cold. Its low saturation makes it a steady base for interfaces, typography, and minimal layouts. White text clears WCAG AA on this hex code at about 5.6:1, so it holds up behind small body copy. Pair it with soft cream or dusty blue to lift it.
Questions about #6c6665
What is #6c6665 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c6665 is rgb(108, 102, 101), in HSL hsl(9, 3%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 6%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #6c6665?
Warm accents like terracotta and soft cream lift its dusty grey tone, while navy adds depth for balanced palettes. Avoid pale greys nearby, which can wash it out.
Is #6c6665 readable on white or black?
#6c6665 has a 5.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.72:1 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.