#6A4228 Hex Color
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This dusty, dark brown evokes a sense of grounded strength and quiet mystery. With its muted, ashy undertones, the color provides a serious and reliable foundation for moody branding or vintage-inspired designs. Designers frequently pair this earthy shade with organic products and food imagery. The hex code for this mellow, warm brown is #6a4228.
Questions about #6a4228
What is #6a4228 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a4228 is rgb(106, 66, 40), in HSL hsl(24, 45%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 62%, 58%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with this dark brown?
This earthy shade creates a classic look when paired with soft creams or warm off-whites. For a more modern, high-contrast effect, try combining it with muted sage greens or dusty blues to balance its heavy, organic warmth.
Is this color suitable for text on a website?
While this dark brown offers excellent contrast against white or light cream backgrounds, it may be too close to black for certain accessibility standards. Test it specifically against your chosen background to ensure it meets readability requirements.
Is #6a4228 readable on white or black?
#6a4228 has a 8.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.42:1 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.