#6C6B68 Hex Color
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This dusty, mid-tone grey provides a neutral, steady base for professional design work. With enough contrast to support white text at a 5.3:1 ratio, #6c6b68 functions well for accessible body copy or interface backgrounds. Use this hex code as a supporting tone to ground brighter colors without dominating the composition. Its muted character avoids the starkness of pure black while maintaining clear readability.
Questions about #6c6b68
What is #6c6b68 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c6b68 is rgb(108, 107, 104), in HSL hsl(45, 2%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 4%, 58%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6c6b68?
Because #6c6b68 is a versatile neutral, it works exceptionally well alongside deep navy for a professional look or terracotta to introduce warmth. Using it to ground brighter accent colors helps maintain visual balance without allowing the grey to dominate the overall design composition.
Is #6c6b68 readable on white or black?
#6c6b68 has a 5.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.94:1 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.