#6E5055 Hex Color
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Not a bright red at all, #6e5055 is a dark, dusty wine shade with gray undertones. Its low saturation keeps the mood calm and subdued, so it works best as a supporting tone or moody background rather than a dominant base. It flatters muted sage and warm cream, and white text on it reaches about 7.1:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for small body text.
Questions about #6e5055
What is #6e5055 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e5055 is rgb(110, 80, 85), in HSL hsl(350, 16%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 23%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #6e5055?
Muted greens like sage and warm creams flatter #6e5055 because they match its low saturation. Bright oranges and neon tones overwhelm it and can make it look muddy.
Is #6e5055 readable on white or black?
#6e5055 has a 7.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.94:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.