#6A3C29 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #6a3c29 is a warm brown with dusty red and gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, moody feel suited to coffee, chocolate, tobacco, vintage, and artisan branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or muted teal, since large areas can feel heavy. The hex code #6a3c29 supports clear white text with strong contrast.
Questions about #6a3c29
What is #6a3c29 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a3c29 is rgb(106, 60, 41), in HSL hsl(18, 44%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 61%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #6a3c29?
#6a3c29 pairs well with cream and muted teal, which soften its dark, dusty warmth; cream creates calm contrast, while muted teal adds a cooler counterpoint for balanced branding and editorial layouts.
Is #6a3c29 warm or cool?
#6a3c29 reads as a warm brown because its dusty red undertones outweigh its subdued gray component, creating a grounded, serious mood rather than a bright, orange look or a cool taupe.
Is #6a3c29 readable on white or black?
#6a3c29 has a 9.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.29:1 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.