#6E6B62 Hex Color
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#6e6b62 is a muted yellow-gray with an ashy, dusty character and low saturation. Its grounded tone suits construction branding, budget products, and sale graphics that need warmth without brightness. Use it as a supporting color with deep navy or off-white; white text reaches about 5.3:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text. The hex code is #6e6b62.
Questions about #6e6b62
What is #6e6b62 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e6b62 is rgb(110, 107, 98), in HSL hsl(45, 6%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 11%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #6e6b62?
The #6e6b62 hex color pairs well with deep navy, off-white, and muted terracotta, balancing its dusty yellow-gray warmth with darker structure or lighter contrast in branding and interface palettes alike.
Does #6e6b62 read warm or cool?
#6e6b62 reads as a warm, muted yellow-gray because its subtle yellow and earthy undertones soften the gray base. Its low saturation keeps that warmth restrained, so it can feel calm and utilitarian rather than bright or strongly golden.
Can white text on #6e6b62 meet WCAG AA?
White text on #6e6b62 reaches about a 5.3:1 contrast ratio, which meets WCAG AA for normal body text but should still be checked in the final font, size, and surrounding interface.
Is #6e6b62 readable on white or black?
#6e6b62 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.