#6F6F6F Hex Color
A balanced and dependable mid-tone grey
A neutral, ashy grey that provides a stable base for modern user interfaces. The hex code #6f6f6f offers a 5.0:1 contrast ratio against white text, which exceeds the WCAG requirement for accessible body copy. Designers often use this shade to create professional backgrounds that do not distract from primary content. It remains a reliable workhorse color for minimalist and technical applications.
Questions about #6f6f6f
What is #6f6f6f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6f6f6f is rgb(111, 111, 111), in HSL hsl(0, 0%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #6f6f6f?
Is #6f6f6f readable on white or black?
#6f6f6f has a 5.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.17:1 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.