#6A472B Hex Color
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#6a472b is a dark, muted brown with warm red-orange undertones and low lightness. Its dusty, mellow character lends seriousness and depth to coffee, chocolate, craft, organic, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone or moody background, though it can feel heavy across large areas. White text reaches about 8.2:1 contrast on this hex code.
Questions about #6a472b
What is #6a472b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a472b is rgb(106, 71, 43), in HSL hsl(27, 42%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 59%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #6a472b?
The hex color #6a472b pairs well with muted sage, cream, and terracotta, creating measured contrast while preserving its dusty warmth and handmade character across restrained packaging, editorial layouts, heritage-inspired brand projects, and digital interfaces. Use cream or white for lift, then reserve the brown for panels or strong accents.
Is #6a472b readable on white or black?
#6a472b has a 8.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.54:1 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.