#6D6A65 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #6d6a65 is a medium-dark grey with soft brown undertones and low saturation. Its restrained character suits practical, professional layouts without feeling stark, making it useful for typography, product design, and interface backgrounds. Use it as a dominant neutral with warm white or dusty blue accents. The hex code #6d6a65 supports white body text at about 5.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #6d6a65
What is #6d6a65 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d6a65 is rgb(109, 106, 101), in HSL hsl(38, 4%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 7%, 57%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Is #6d6a65 a warm or cool gray?
The #6d6a65 hex color reads as a warm gray because its subtle brown undertone shifts it away from blue-based neutrals, though its low saturation keeps the overall appearance balanced and understated rather than visibly beige.
What colors pair well with #6d6a65?
Warm white, dusty blue, and muted blue-green accents pair well with #6d6a65, balancing its soft brown undertones while preserving a restrained, professional palette for interfaces, packaging, editorial layouts, and product design.
Is #6d6a65 readable on white or black?
#6d6a65 has a 5.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.89:1 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.