#6D6E6A Hex Color
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#6d6e6a is a muted, stony grey with a slight ashy undertone that reads professional and grounded. Because of its balanced saturation, it serves as an excellent neutral base for minimalist interface design. White text stands out sharply against this shade, meeting accessibility standards for small body copy. Use this hex code when you need a stable, sophisticated color that recedes rather than demands attention.
Questions about #6d6e6a
What is #6d6e6a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d6e6a is rgb(109, 110, 106), in HSL hsl(75, 2%, 42%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 4%, 57%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #6d6e6a lean warm or cool?
#6d6e6a generally presents as a cool, ashy neutral rather than a warm, earthy tone. Its muted grey quality helps it recede into backgrounds, making it an excellent choice for maintaining professional distance without appearing clinical or overly sterile in UI design.
What colors pair well with #6d6e6a?
#6d6e6a functions best when paired with high-contrast elements to prevent a washed-out aesthetic. It creates a refined, modern look when used alongside charcoal for text or accented with muted blues and soft creams to break up the flat, stony appearance.
Is #6d6e6a readable on white or black?
#6d6e6a has a 5.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.08:1 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.