#6A3024 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #6a3024 is a warm reddish brown with earthy undertones and a serious, moody presence. The hex code #6a3024 suits wine branding, autumn palettes, formal layouts, and small accents paired with cream or soft blue. Its low saturation can feel heavy in large blocks, while white text provides strong readability with about 10.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #6a3024
What is #6a3024 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a3024 is rgb(106, 48, 36), in HSL hsl(10, 49%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 66%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #6a3024?
#6a3024 pairs well with cream, soft blue, and charcoal, balancing its warm reddish-brown base with lighter, cooler, or more neutral accents for wine-inspired branding, autumn palettes, and formal layouts without losing its serious mood.
Does #6a3024 read as warm or cool?
#6a3024 reads as a warm color because its red and brown undertones create an earthy, grounded feel, while its low saturation keeps that warmth restrained rather than bright, fiery, or overly energetic.
Is #6a3024 readable on white or black?
#6a3024 has a 10.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.06:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.