#6E5F5F Hex Color
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Muted and dusky, #6e5f5f is a dark reddish gray with ashy undertones and low saturation. Its serious, shadowed character suits moody branding, sports graphics, caution messaging, and dramatic backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with warm ivory or pale blush accents. The hex code #6e5f5f supports white body text at about a 6.1:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #6e5f5f
What is #6e5f5f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e5f5f is rgb(110, 95, 95), in HSL hsl(0, 7%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 14%, 57%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #6e5f5f?
Does #6e5f5f read as warm or cool?
#6e5f5f reads as mildly warm despite its gray appearance because its muted red component adds a subtle earthy cast; the low saturation keeps that warmth restrained, making it feel dusky rather than terracotta-like.
Is #6e5f5f readable on white or black?
#6e5f5f has a 6.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.46:1 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.