#6D696A Hex Color
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This ashy, neutral grey works well as a stable background or typography choice in minimal UI design. Its muted tone avoids the harshness of pure black while providing grounded depth. The hex code is #6d696a. Because it supports a 5.4:1 contrast ratio with white text, you can use it for small, legible body copy without needing to adjust your main palette.
Questions about #6d696a
What is #6d696a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d696a is rgb(109, 105, 106), in HSL hsl(345, 2%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 3%, 57%.
Where should #6d696a be used in a design system?
Use #6d696a as a secondary text color or for UI elements that require visual grounding without high-contrast aggression. It pairs beautifully with cool-toned blues or crisp whites, serving as an effective anchor for minimalist, clean interfaces that prioritize calm, readable layouts.
Is #6d696a readable on white or black?
#6d696a has a 5.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.87:1 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.