#6A4C40 Hex Color
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Muted and dark, #6a4c40 has dusty red-brown undertones and very low saturation. Its matte depth gives branding, coffee, tobacco, and vintage layouts a serious, grounded mood. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm cream or faded blue, since large areas can feel heavy. White text reaches about a 7.7:1 contrast ratio, making the hex code suitable for accessible body text.
Questions about #6a4c40
What is #6a4c40 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a4c40 is rgb(106, 76, 64), in HSL hsl(17, 25%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 40%, 58%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6a4c40?
#6a4c40 pairs well with warm cream and faded blue, which soften its dark, dusty red-brown character without competing with it; cream creates clear contrast, while faded blue adds a restrained vintage feel to layouts and branding.
Does #6a4c40 read as warm or cool?
#6a4c40 reads as a warm color because its muted brown base carries dusty red undertones, while its low saturation keeps the warmth subdued and prevents it from feeling bright, orange, or overly energetic. It brings a grounded, matte mood to interfaces, packaging, and print layouts.
Is #6a4c40 readable on white or black?
#6a4c40 has a 7.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.72:1 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.