#6E6F63 Hex Color
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#6e6f63 is a muted yellow with ashy gray undertones, creating a dusty, weathered appearance. Its subdued lightness suggests practical optimism and opportunity, making it useful for budget, construction, and sale branding. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or warm white. White text meets WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code is #6e6f63.
Questions about #6e6f63
What is #6e6f63 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e6f63 is rgb(110, 111, 99), in HSL hsl(65, 6%, 41%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 11%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #6e6f63?
Pair #6e6f63 with warm white, charcoal, or muted terracotta for grounded palettes that balance its dusty yellow cast. Warm white softens the look, while terracotta adds visual energy.
Does #6e6f63 look warm or cool?
#6e6f63 reads as a muted warm yellow-gray because its red and green channels sit above blue, though the gray content keeps warmth restrained. That balance feels earthy rather than sunny.
Where does #6e6f63 work well in design?
Use #6e6f63 as a supporting color in construction, budget-focused, or sale-oriented designs where a practical, weathered mood suits the message. Pair it with lighter neutrals and reserve stronger accents for calls to action.
Is #6e6f63 readable on white or black?
#6e6f63 has a 5.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.11:1 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.