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#666666 color code is #666666. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #666666.

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#666666 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #666666 is 0.1329. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.74:1 against white and 3.66:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#666666 on white5.74:1AA
The quick brown fox
#666666 on black3.66:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #6666665.74:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #6666663.66:1AA Large

#666666 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #666666?+
The hex code for #666666 is #666666. In RGB it's rgb(102, 102, 102), and in HSL it's hsl(0, 0%, 40%).
What is the RGB value of #666666?+
#666666 in RGB is (102, 102, 102). Written in CSS: rgb(102, 102, 102).
What is the CMYK value of #666666?+
#666666 converts to CMYK(0%, 0%, 0%, 60%) for print. Hex equivalent is #666666.
Is #666666 a warm or cool color?+
#666666 (#666666) is a neutral gray — its hue sits at 0° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral part of the spectrum.
What color family does #666666 belong to?+
#666666 belongs to the gray family. Its HSL is 0°, 0%, 40% — a neutral tone within the broader gray group.
Is #666666 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#666666 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.74:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #666666?+
The nearest Pantone match for #666666 (#666666) is 425 C Pantone 425 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #666666 in design

Practical guidance for using #666666 (#666666) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #666666 (#666666) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.7:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #666666 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #666666 (#666666) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into professional services, corporate identity, B2B SaaS. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#666666 is a wardrobe-staple neutral. It pairs with everything, transitions across seasons, and is a safe choice for tailored pieces (suits, coats, trousers, dresses) where longevity matters more than seasonal trend. Layer it with one bolder accent (a vivid scarf, statement bag) to keep the look from reading as flat.

Interior design

#666666 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.