#6C6866 Hex Color
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Wet concrete with a hint of warmth: that’s the read on #6c6866, a mid grey hex code with a dusty, ashy finish. Its low saturation feels calm and practical, which suits UI backgrounds, typography, and minimal product design. Use it as a supporting tone under brighter accents; large flat fills can read dull. White text clears AA at about 5.5:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #6c6866
What is #6c6866 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c6866 is rgb(108, 104, 102), in HSL hsl(20, 3%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 6%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #6c6866?
Try pairing #6c6866 with muted terracotta or a deep burgundy, since its warm undertone keeps both rich rather than muddy. Pale blues and crisp whites also work when you want the grey to read cooler by contrast.
Is #6c6866 readable on white or black?
#6c6866 has a 5.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.80:1 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.