#6C6A71 Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated violet occupies a space between grey and purple. Because it is muted, #6c6a71 functions best as a sophisticated supporting tone rather than a dominant base. It pairs effectively with crisp, high-contrast whites or even charcoal shades for a monochromatic, serious look. Designers favor this hex code for UI elements that require readability, as it maintains enough contrast to host white text comfortably.
Questions about #6c6a71
What is #6c6a71 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c6a71 is rgb(108, 106, 113), in HSL hsl(257, 3%, 43%) and in CMYK 4%, 6%, 0%, 56%.
What color palettes work best with #6c6a71?
The muted nature of #6c6a71 shines when paired with high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or crisp whites, which ground its violet undertones. For a more sophisticated palette, try using soft, muted creams or light silvers to highlight the color's desaturated character without creating visual clutter.
Is #6c6a71 readable on white or black?
#6c6a71 has a 5.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.93:1 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.