#6A6B4F Hex Color
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The hex code #6a6b4f produces a dark, heavily muted yellow-olive with gray and ashy undertones. Its matte, earthy character suggests restraint, tradition, and resilience rather than brightness. Use it as a supporting tone for outdoor, military, or organic branding, or as a background with white text, which reaches about 5.5:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #6a6b4f
What is #6a6b4f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a6b4f is rgb(106, 107, 79), in HSL hsl(62, 15%, 36%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 26%, 58%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #6a6b4f?
The #6a6b4f hex color pairs well with warm neutrals, terracotta, and burgundy, while cream or white creates crisp contrast; charcoal offers a softer text option when you want the palette to stay subdued and grounded.
Does #6a6b4f look warm or cool?
The #6a6b4f hex color reads as a muted, slightly warm olive because its yellow base outweighs its gray cast, though the ashy saturation keeps it from feeling sunny; pair it with cooler whites or blue-grays when you want added balance.
Is #6a6b4f readable on white or black?
#6a6b4f has a 5.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.82:1 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.