#6B4934 Hex Color
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Somewhere between dark roast coffee and worn leather, this muted brown reads warm but subdued. As a supporting tone it grounds cream, sage, or dusty blue palettes, though large fields can feel flat next to white. White text on #6b4934 reaches about 8:1 contrast, so the hex code passes WCAG AA for small body text.
Questions about #6b4934
What is #6b4934 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b4934 is rgb(107, 73, 52), in HSL hsl(23, 35%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 51%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #6b4934?
Cream, sage, and dusty blue all flatter #6b4934 without stealing its warmth. Terracotta also works when you want a warmer, earthier palette.
Is #6b4934 readable on white or black?
#6b4934 has a 7.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.62:1 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.