#6E5B66 Hex Color
Dusky mauve with quiet depth
Muted and dusky, #6e5b66 is a dark magenta with gray, mauve, and ashy undertones. Its low saturation gives layouts a serious, mysterious mood while preserving a soft, feminine edge. Use the hex code #6e5b66 as a supporting tone in branding, fashion, or romance palettes, paired with cream or dusty rose. White text achieves about 6.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #6e5b66
What is #6e5b66 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e5b66 is rgb(110, 91, 102), in HSL hsl(325, 9%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 7%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #6e5b66 in a palette?
#6e5b66 pairs well with cream, dusty rose, and charcoal, which reinforce its muted character without competing with its mauve undertones across supporting backgrounds, accents, type treatments, and balanced brand layouts. Use cream for softer contrast, dusty rose for romance, or charcoal for a grounded look.
Does #6e5b66 look warm or cool?
#6e5b66 reads as a cool-leaning mauve because its gray and ashy undertones soften the dark magenta base, keeping it from feeling strongly warm or vivid when used across larger areas. That restrained balance suits serious, mysterious, or romantic designs.
Is #6e5b66 readable on white or black?
#6e5b66 has a 6.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.35:1 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.