#6F5858 Hex Color

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#6f5858 is a dark, muted red with dusty gray and brown undertones. Its low saturation gives layouts a serious, moody feel without harsh intensity. Use it as a supporting tone or dark UI background, pairing it with warm cream or pale blush. White text has about 6.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #6f5858.

Questions about #6f5858

What is #6f5858 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6f5858 is rgb(111, 88, 88), in HSL hsl(0, 12%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 21%, 56%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6f5858?
Warm cream and pale blush pair especially well with #6f5858, while charcoal can reinforce its grounded mood; use cream for stronger contrast and blush for a softer, warmer palette in editorial or interface designs.
How does #6f5858 perform with white text?
#6f5858 provides about a 6.5:1 contrast ratio with white, which passes WCAG AA for normal text and makes it a solid dark background; verify the final ratio after adding opacity, gradients, or nearby colors.
Is #6f5858 readable on white or black?
#6f5858 has a 6.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.21:1 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.