#6B3716 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #6b3716 is a warm brown with red and earthy undertones that create a serious, grounded mood. It suits coffee, chocolate, tobacco, craft, and vintage branding, especially beside cream or dusty blue. Use the hex code for large backgrounds with care, since its low lightness can feel heavy. White text reaches about 9.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #6b3716
What is #6b3716 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b3716 is rgb(107, 55, 22), in HSL hsl(23, 66%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 79%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #6b3716?
#6b3716 pairs well with cream, warm off-whites, and dusty blue, which lighten its dark, earthy base while preserving a grounded feel without making the palette feel harsh or overly bright on screen or in print.
Is #6b3716 a warm or cool color?
#6b3716 reads as warm because its brown base carries noticeable red and earthy undertones, giving it a mellow, grounded character rather than the crisp, distant feel associated with blue- or gray-led browns.
Is #6b3716 readable on white or black?
#6b3716 has a 9.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.18:1 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.