#6E6061 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #6e6061 is a dark reddish gray with dusty mauve undertones. Its low saturation gives layouts a grounded, serious feel, making it useful as a supporting tone in branding, editorial work, or sports graphics. Pair it with warm ivory or pale blush. White text offers about 6.0:1 contrast. The hex code is #6e6061.
Questions about #6e6061
What is #6e6061 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e6061 is rgb(110, 96, 97), in HSL hsl(356, 7%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 12%, 57%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6e6061?
Warm ivory and pale blush pair well with #6e6061, softening its ashy reddish-gray base while preserving its restrained mood in calm editorial layouts and brand systems without making the palette feel overly sweet.
Does #6e6061 look warm or cool?
#6e6061 reads as a slightly warm neutral because its red channel is higher than its blue and green channels, although its low saturation and gray value keep the warmth subtle rather than making it look distinctly pink or brown.
Is #6e6061 readable on white or black?
#6e6061 has a 5.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.50:1 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.