#6A481F Hex Color
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Muted and dark, #6a481f is a warm brown with subdued orange undertones and a dusty, earthy finish. Its low brightness suggests seriousness, mystery, and dependable strength, while the warmth suits coffee, chocolate, tobacco, and artisan branding. Use it as a dominant background with cream or pale blue accents. White text remains highly readable. The hex code is #6a481f.
Questions about #6a481f
What is #6a481f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a481f is rgb(106, 72, 31), in HSL hsl(33, 55%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 71%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #6a481f?
Cream and pale blue pair well with #6a481f because they soften its dark, earthy base, while terracotta reinforces its muted orange undertone. Use the brown as a grounding background and lighter accents for readable text.
Is #6a481f readable on white or black?
#6a481f has a 8.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.55:1 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.