#6D5458 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted mauve functions best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Because it is desaturated and dim, it can easily look muddy at large scales. However, #6d5458 pairs well with cream or light taupe for a sophisticated, understated palette. It provides enough contrast to support small white body text while maintaining a serious, moody character for editorial or branding work.
Questions about #6d5458
What is #6d5458 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d5458 is rgb(109, 84, 88), in HSL hsl(350, 13%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 19%, 57%.
How should I use #6d5458 in a professional design?
This color functions best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background because its desaturated nature can appear muddy at large scales. Use it for small UI elements or editorial accents where you need an understated look that pairs well with cream or light taupe text.
Is #6d5458 readable on white or black?
#6d5458 has a 6.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.05:1 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.