#6C6C6B Hex Color
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This mid-tone, ashy grey acts as a stable, neutral base for minimal design interfaces. Because #6c6c6b has moderate lightness, it provides a solid foundation without becoming muddy. White text remains readable against this shade, meeting WCAG AA standards for body copy. Try pairing this hex code with muted greens or desaturated blues to create a professional, sophisticated color palette.
Questions about #6c6c6b
What is #6c6c6b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c6c6b is rgb(108, 108, 107), in HSL hsl(60, 0%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 1%, 58%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #6c6c6b?
This versatile grey pairs beautifully with desaturated blues or muted greens to create a calm, professional atmosphere. It also provides a grounded base when accented with charcoal for high-contrast details or off-white tones for a softer, cleaner aesthetic.
Is #6c6c6b readable on white or black?
#6c6c6b has a 5.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.99:1 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.