#6E6864 Hex Color
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#6e6864 is a muted, ashy grey with a dusty brown undertone and medium-dark value. Its restrained character suits professional interfaces, architectural palettes, and minimal product designs without feeling stark. Use it as a supporting tone with warm white or muted olive. White text provides about 5.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #6e6864.
Questions about #6e6864
What is #6e6864 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e6864 is rgb(110, 104, 100), in HSL hsl(24, 5%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 9%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #6e6864?
#6e6864 pairs well with warm white, muted olive, terracotta, and soft beige, which reinforce its dusty brown undertone without making a palette feel heavy. Use warm white for contrast and muted accents for balance.
Does #6e6864 look warm or cool?
#6e6864 reads as a softly warm gray because its muted brown undertone shifts it away from blue-based neutrals, giving the shade a grounded, understated character that feels more inviting than a stark cool gray. It works well with warm whites and subdued greens.
Is #6e6864 readable on white or black?
#6e6864 has a 5.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.82:1 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.