#6A4E4E Hex Color
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A dark, heavily muted red with brown-gray undertones, #6a4e4e feels serious, shadowed, and restrained rather than vivid. The hex code works well as a supporting tone in moody branding, editorial layouts, and warm neutral palettes, especially beside aged cream or smoky blue. White text reads clearly on it, making it practical for accessible UI panels and headings.
Questions about #6a4e4e
What is #6a4e4e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a4e4e is rgb(106, 78, 78), in HSL hsl(0, 15%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 26%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #6a4e4e?
#6a4e4e pairs well with aged cream, smoky blue, muted beige, and sage, creating contrast that softens its dark brown-red base while preserving a restrained, editorial mood across print and digital layouts.
Does #6a4e4e feel warm or cool?
#6a4e4e reads as a warm, muted red because its brown-gray undertones pull the shade toward earthy neutrals rather than blue or violet in most palettes and interfaces where it appears. Its low saturation keeps that warmth subdued, creating a serious, grounded mood.
Is #6a4e4e readable on white or black?
#6a4e4e has a 7.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.81:1 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.