#6E687E Hex Color
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#6e687e is a desaturated, dusty violet that reads more like a moody grey than a vivid purple. Its muted chroma gives it a serious, grounded character suitable for refined UI backgrounds or text elements. Because it maintains a solid 5.3:1 contrast ratio against white text, it works well as a reliable, readable dark base. Pair it with soft cream tones to avoid a muddy appearance.
Questions about #6e687e
What is #6e687e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e687e is rgb(110, 104, 126), in HSL hsl(256, 10%, 45%) and in CMYK 13%, 17%, 0%, 51%.
Does #6e687e work well for interface text?
Yes, #6e687e functions effectively as a text color because it maintains a solid 5.3:1 contrast ratio against pure white backgrounds. Its muted, desaturated quality reduces eye strain compared to more vivid purple tones, offering a sophisticated alternative to standard dark grey.
Which colors pair best with #6e687e?
Pair #6e687e with soft, warm cream or off-white shades to prevent the composition from feeling too muddy or cold. Because of its dusty violet undertone, it also balances nicely against sage green or light taupe for a modern, earthy palette.
Is #6e687e readable on white or black?
#6e687e has a 5.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.94:1 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.