#6A352F Hex Color
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#6a352f is a dark, muted red with warm brown undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation gives branding, autumn palettes, wine packaging, and formal layouts a serious, traditional mood without bright intensity. Use it as a supporting tone or large background with white text, which reaches about 9.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #6a352f.
Questions about #6a352f
What is #6a352f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a352f is rgb(106, 53, 47), in HSL hsl(6, 39%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 56%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #6a352f?
#6a352f pairs well with warm neutrals such as cream, beige, and taupe, while muted sage or dusty blue can add restrained contrast without overpowering its earthy red-brown base in a balanced palette. Use lighter neutrals for backgrounds and reserve the red-brown for accents or headings.
Does #6a352f read as a warm or cool color?
#6a352f reads as a warm color because its red base is softened by brown undertones, creating a grounded, traditional mood rather than the crisp or energetic feel associated with cooler reds. Its matte, low-saturation appearance keeps that warmth subdued.
Is #6a352f readable on white or black?
#6a352f has a 9.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.16:1 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.