#6B4844 Hex Color
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#6b4844 is a dark, muted reddish-brown with dusty brown undertones and a matte, low-saturation finish. Its serious, moody character suits backgrounds, supporting elements, and understated brand palettes. Pair it with cream or pale blue for contrast; white text remains highly legible at about 8:1. The hex code #6b4844 works especially well in dark, atmospheric designs.
Questions about #6b4844
What is #6b4844 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b4844 is rgb(107, 72, 68), in HSL hsl(6, 22%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 36%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #6b4844?
#6b4844 pairs well with cream, pale blue, and soft neutrals because their lighter values and cooler contrast balance its muted reddish-brown base, creating a grounded palette with clear visual separation.
Does #6b4844 look warm or cool?
#6b4844 reads as warm because its red and brown undertones outweigh its muted saturation, giving it a grounded, earthy impression rather than a cool or vivid appearance in understated, atmospheric layouts.
Is #6b4844 readable on white or black?
#6b4844 has a 7.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.63:1 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.