#6A574B Hex Color
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#6a574b is a dark, muted brown with warm gray and red undertones. Its low saturation creates a matte, smoky feel suited to serious, vintage, and organic designs. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm cream or faded sage, though large areas can feel heavy. White text remains readable at about 6.8:1 contrast. The hex code is #6a574b.
Questions about #6a574b
What is #6a574b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a574b is rgb(106, 87, 75), in HSL hsl(23, 17%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 29%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #6a574b?
#6a574b pairs well with warm cream and muted sage, while a restrained terracotta accent adds warmth without overwhelming its low saturation. Lighter tones create balance, while deeper browns make the palette feel more grounded.
Is #6a574b a warm or cool color?
#6a574b reads as a warm, muted brown because its red undertone outweighs its warm-gray cast, giving it a smoky, grounded appearance rather than a crisp or blue-leaning feel in most surrounding palettes.
Is #6a574b readable on white or black?
#6a574b has a 6.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.07:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.