#6F595C Hex Color
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A dusty, muted red that sits close to gray. #6f595c carries a dark, ashy warmth that suits moody backgrounds and supporting tones. Its low saturation means it can read muddy at large sizes, so it works best in a 30 or 10 role rather than a dominant base. White text on the hex code #6f595c hits about 6.4:1 contrast, enough for small body copy under WCAG AA.
Questions about #6f595c
What is #6f595c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6f595c is rgb(111, 89, 92), in HSL hsl(352, 11%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 17%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #6f595c?
#6f595c pairs well with sage green, warm cream, and soft blush for a muted, earthy palette. For stronger contrast, try a pale peach or a desaturated teal as an accent.
Does #6f595c read warm or cool?
#6f595c reads warm, but only slightly. Its red undertone is muted by heavy gray, so it sits close to neutral and behaves more like a soft charcoal with warmth than a true red.
Is #6f595c readable on white or black?
#6f595c has a 6.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.25:1 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.