#6D655E Hex Color
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This ashy, dusty brown sits between grey and orange, offering a muted, utilitarian feel. The hex code #6d655e functions best as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant color, as it can appear muddy in large applications. Pair it with soft cream or crisp white for excellent readability. It brings a grounded, rustic quality to branding and vintage-inspired design projects.
Questions about #6d655e
What is #6d655e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d655e is rgb(109, 101, 94), in HSL hsl(28, 7%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 14%, 57%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Is #6d655e considered a warm or cool neutral?
This shade leans slightly warm due to its subtle orange undertones, but its high grey content gives it a cool, desaturated appearance. This unique balance makes #6d655e an ideal bridge between grey and brown palettes.
Is #6d655e readable on white or black?
#6d655e has a 5.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.67:1 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.