#6B3019 Hex Color
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Dark and earthy, #6b3019 is a warm brown with red undertones and a muted, shadowed appearance. Its serious, grounded character suits coffee, chocolate, tobacco, legal, and artisan branding. Use it as a dominant background with cream or pale blue for separation. The hex code #6b3019 supports highly readable white text at about 10.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #6b3019
What is #6b3019 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b3019 is rgb(107, 48, 25), in HSL hsl(17, 62%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 77%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #6b3019?
Cream and pale blue pair well with #6b3019, creating clear separation while preserving its warm, grounded character; a light neutral keeps the overall palette from feeling too heavy.
Is #6b3019 a warm or cool color?
#6b3019 reads as a warm brown because its red undertones add heat, while its low lightness gives it a muted, shadowed appearance that feels grounded and serious in visual design.
Is #6b3019 readable on white or black?
#6b3019 has a 10.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.06:1 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.