#6D6661 Hex Color
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#6d6661 is a dusty, ashy brown with subtle orange undertones. It sits in a muted, comfortable space that works well for vintage branding and artisan products. Because it provides strong contrast against white text, it functions perfectly as a solid background color for web body text. The hex code for this desaturated, earthy shade is #6d6661.
Questions about #6d6661
What is #6d6661 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d6661 is rgb(109, 102, 97), in HSL hsl(25, 6%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 11%, 57%.
Which colors pair well with #6d6661?
Is #6d6661 considered a warm or cool tone?
This color leans warm due to its subtle orange undertones, though its heavy desaturation gives it an ashy, muted quality that prevents it from feeling overtly vibrant. It sits comfortably in the brown family, offering a sophisticated alternative to standard gray.
Is #6d6661 readable on white or black?
#6d6661 has a 5.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.72:1 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.