#6D5D5C Hex Color
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Like a brick faded by years of rain, #6d5d5c is a dark red drained down to near grey. Its low saturation keeps the mood subdued, so it suits moody layouts and supporting roles better than bold accents. White text reads clearly on top at about 6.2:1, meaning this hex code passes WCAG AA for body copy. Pair it with sage or cream.
Questions about #6d5d5c
What is #6d5d5c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d5d5c is rgb(109, 93, 92), in HSL hsl(4, 8%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 16%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #6d5d5c?
Muted sage, warm cream, and deep teal all sit comfortably next to #6d5d5c, since its near-grey red stays neutral enough to support rather than compete. Avoid bright oranges, which make it look muddy.
Is #6d5d5c readable on white or black?
#6d5d5c has a 6.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.37:1 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.