#6F6C66 Hex Color
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A grounded, dusty grey, #6f6c66 brings a professional and restrained quality to design layouts. Because it sits at a mid-tone level, it works effectively as a stable background color or a secondary accent rather than a focal point. Pair this neutral with sharp white text to ensure readability, as it maintains enough contrast to meet accessibility standards for small body copy.
Questions about #6f6c66
What is #6f6c66 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6f6c66 is rgb(111, 108, 102), in HSL hsl(40, 4%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 8%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #6f6c66?
Is #6f6c66 considered a warm or cool grey?
#6f6c66 leans slightly warm due to its brownish, earthy undertones, which prevent it from feeling sterile or industrial. This subtle warmth makes it an excellent choice for branding or interior design where you need a neutral that feels approachable and organic.
Is #6f6c66 readable on white or black?
#6f6c66 has a 5.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.01:1 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.