#6A4946 Hex Color
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This desaturated, earthy red offers a serious, grounded tone. Because of its muted intensity, #6a4946 works best as a dominant base for moody UI or packaging designs. White text provides exceptional readability against this shade, hitting a 7.9:1 contrast ratio. Use the hex code #6a4946 for a stable, non-distracting background that favors understated, professional aesthetics over high-energy saturation.
Questions about #6a4946
What is #6a4946 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a4946 is rgb(106, 73, 70), in HSL hsl(5, 20%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 34%, 58%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #6a4946?
Is #6a4946 readable on white or black?
#6a4946 has a 7.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.65:1 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.