#6D6D65 Hex Color
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#6d6d65 is a dusty, ashy yellow that leans heavily into grey. Because of its muted, desaturated character, it functions best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. White text pairs well here, offering a 5.2:1 contrast ratio that satisfies WCAG AA standards for readability. Use this hex code for industrial or utilitarian palettes where a flat, grounded look is required.
Questions about #6d6d65
What is #6d6d65 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d6d65 is rgb(109, 109, 101), in HSL hsl(60, 4%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 7%, 57%.
How do I use #6d6d65 in industrial design?
#6d6d65 functions best as a supporting neutral or background tone rather than a dominant feature. It provides a grounded, utilitarian feel that pairs exceptionally well with stark white text or high-contrast structural accents for a clean, professional finish.
Is #6d6d65 readable on white or black?
#6d6d65 has a 5.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.02:1 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.