#6D465E Hex Color
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#6d465e is a dusty, unsaturated magenta with a distinctively matte, ashy finish. Because it is dark and moody, it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. This muted shade pairs beautifully with cream or soft gold to add warmth without becoming overwhelming. The hex code for this serious, sophisticated tone is #6d465e, which maintains excellent contrast against white text for readability.
Questions about #6d465e
What is #6d465e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d465e is rgb(109, 70, 94), in HSL hsl(323, 22%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 14%, 57%.
How should I use #6d465e in a design?
Use #6d465e as a supporting accent rather than a dominant background color because of its deep, moody nature. It creates a refined, balanced look when paired with cream or soft gold accents in branding or typography.
Does #6d465e work well for web text?
Yes, #6d465e maintains excellent contrast against white backgrounds, ensuring your text remains highly readable. It offers a professional, muted alternative to standard dark colors like charcoal without sacrificing clarity for your users.
Is #6d465e readable on white or black?
#6d465e has a 7.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.68:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.