#6E6664 Hex Color
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This dusty, ashy red feels grounded and subdued compared to a standard fire engine hue. The hex code #6e6664 creates a muted, sophisticated base that works best as a neutral accent rather than a dominant background color. It pairs surprisingly well with crisp, cool blues or warm ochre tones. Because it maintains strong accessibility, it is an excellent choice for legible text against white.
Questions about #6e6664
What is #6e6664 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e6664 is rgb(110, 102, 100), in HSL hsl(12, 5%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 9%, 57%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
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Is #6e6664 suitable for body text?
Yes, #6e6664 serves as an excellent, readable alternative to harsh black or dark gray text. Because it maintains high contrast against clean white backgrounds, it feels softer and more modern for long-form reading while still meeting essential digital accessibility standards.
Is #6e6664 readable on white or black?
#6e6664 has a 5.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.74:1 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.