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#6C6D71
Color Values
#6C6D71
108, 109, 113
228.0, 2.3%, 43.3%
228.0, 4.4%, 44.3%
4.4%, 3.5%, 0.0%, 55.7%
0.5352 0.0063 274.9
Properties
Color Psychology
Medium gray represents balance, neutrality, and diplomatic composure. It is the color of concrete, steel, and overcast skies, suggesting urban modernity and industrial strength. Gray communicates professionalism and impartiality in equal measure.
Design Usage
Medium gray is essential for body text, icons, and secondary labels in user interfaces. It provides the typographic backbone of design systems, separating primary from secondary information. Ensure proper contrast ratios since many popular mid-gray values fall below WCAG AA for text on white backgrounds.
Color Harmonies
Color Blindness Simulation
CSS Usage
background-color: #6C6D71;
color: #6C6D71;
border-color: #6C6D71;
Neutral 500
#737373
Tailwind Shades
Contrast Checker
Text on white
5.17:1
Text on black
4.06:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #6C6D71?
RGB(108, 109, 113) · HSL(228.0, 2.3%, 43.3%) · CMYK(4.4%, 3.5%, 0.0%, 55.7%)
Does #6C6D71 meet WCAG contrast on white?
5.17:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.
What text color is readable on #6C6D71?
Use FFFFFF text on a #6C6D71 background; contrast on black is 4.06:1.