#6E6A5C Hex Color
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The hex code #6e6a5c describes a dark, muted yellow with ashy gray undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation supports calm, understated layouts for construction, budget, and sale-focused designs. Use this shade as a supporting background with cream or rust accents, rather than a dominant field. White text reaches about 5.4:1 contrast on it.
Questions about #6e6a5c
What is #6e6a5c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e6a5c is rgb(110, 106, 92), in HSL hsl(47, 9%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 16%, 57%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6e6a5c?
#6e6a5c pairs well with cream, terracotta, muted rust, and dark charcoal, helping the palette stay calm and grounded without introducing a harsh, high-saturation contrast. Use cream to lift the background and terracotta or rust for small accents.
Does #6e6a5c read as warm or cool?
#6e6a5c reads warm and muted rather than cool because its yellow base is softened by gray, while its low saturation keeps the warmth restrained instead of golden or bright in most lighting conditions. That balance gives it a grounded, matte appearance suited to quiet layouts and supporting surfaces.
Does #6e6a5c work with white text?
White text on #6e6a5c reaches about 5.4:1 contrast, clearing the 4.5:1 WCAG threshold for normal text on a solid, full-opacity background in typical interface use without overlays or transparency effects. Recheck the finished design when other colors or visual effects are introduced.
Is #6e6a5c readable on white or black?
#6e6a5c has a 5.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.87:1 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.