#6D6A5C Hex Color
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A bleak, dusty yellow with strong grey undertones, #6d6a5c acts as a grounded, muted neutral. It is dark and desaturated, making it an excellent choice for supporting UI elements or text blocks where standard black feels too harsh. Pair this hex code with crisp white text to maintain legible contrast, as it can otherwise appear muddy in large, solid applications.
Questions about #6d6a5c
What is #6d6a5c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d6a5c is rgb(109, 106, 92), in HSL hsl(49, 8%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 16%, 57%.
How should I use #6d6a5c in UI design?
Because #6d6a5c is dark and desaturated, it works best as a sophisticated alternative to pure black for body text or secondary backgrounds. It provides high readability against off-white backgrounds without the visual strain that often comes with high-contrast stark black text.
What colors pair well with #6d6a5c?
Pair #6d6a5c with cream or off-white to lean into its earthy, organic qualities. If you need more contrast, it also anchors vibrant pops like terracotta or deep navy well, grounding those bolder colors with its muted, dusty undertones.
Is #6d6a5c readable on white or black?
#6d6a5c has a 5.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.86:1 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.