#6C6C78 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #6c6c78 is a dusty purple with violet undertones and an almost gray finish. Its subdued lightness suggests spirituality, wisdom, and mystery, making it useful for luxury, religious, psychic, or creative branding. Use the hex code as a supporting tone beside burgundy or cream; white text reaches about 5.2:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #6c6c78
What is #6c6c78 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c6c78 is rgb(108, 108, 120), in HSL hsl(240, 5%, 45%) and in CMYK 10%, 10%, 0%, 53%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6c6c78?
The hex color #6c6c78 pairs well with burgundy, cream, and muted metallic accents, creating a refined palette that warms its cool gray base while preserving the shade’s dusty violet character. Use cream for warmth and burgundy for deeper contrast.
Does #6c6c78 read as warm or cool in a palette?
The hex color #6c6c78 reads as a cool, muted purple because its blue-violet undertone and low saturation soften the gray base, giving it a restrained rather than vivid appearance on screen. It suits spiritual, creative, or luxury branding without dominating nearby colors.
Is #6c6c78 readable on white or black?
#6c6c78 has a 5.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.05:1 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.