#6A4941 Hex Color
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This dusty, dark red functions best as a grounding neutral or a supporting element in moody color palettes. Because #6a4941 is very unsaturated, it avoids the intensity of standard reds, offering a subtle, serious tone. It pairs well with cream or light beige to balance its heaviness. With an excellent 7.9:1 contrast ratio against white text, this hex code works reliably for readable, dark-themed UI backgrounds.
Questions about #6a4941
What is #6a4941 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a4941 is rgb(106, 73, 65), in HSL hsl(12, 24%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 39%, 58%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
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Is #6a4941 readable on white or black?
#6a4941 has a 7.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.64:1 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.