#6A4531 Hex Color
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A dark, muted brown with warm red undertones, #6a4531 has a matte, dusty look that feels serious and grounded. Its low saturation suits moody backgrounds, coffee or chocolate branding, and craft-inspired layouts. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or sage. White text reaches about 8.4:1 contrast, making the hex code practical for readable dark surfaces.
Questions about #6a4531
What is #6a4531 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a4531 is rgb(106, 69, 49), in HSL hsl(21, 37%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 54%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #6a4531?
Pair #6a4531 with cream, sage, or dusty blue to soften its dark warmth and add contrast. A pale neutral works best for spacious layouts, while muted accent colors keep the palette restrained.
Is #6a4531 readable on white or black?
#6a4531 has a 8.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.50:1 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.