#6B4A0C Hex Color
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This dark, unsaturated brown carries a moody, organic presence. Because it is quite deep, #6b4a0c works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a full background, where it can easily appear muddy. Pair it with crisp white text for excellent readability, or use it alongside soft cream tones to ground a vintage color palette. The hex code for this shade is #6b4a0c.
Questions about #6b4a0c
What is #6b4a0c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b4a0c is rgb(107, 74, 12), in HSL hsl(39, 80%, 23%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 89%, 58%.
What colors pair best with the dark brown #6b4a0c?
#6b4a0c works beautifully when grounded by soft creams or crisp off-whites to ensure high readability. For a sophisticated and organic aesthetic, try pairing this deep shade with sage green or muted ochre to build a balanced, nature-inspired palette that feels timeless.
How should I use #6b4a0c in a digital interface?
Use #6b4a0c primarily as an accent or a deep supporting text color rather than a large background fill, where it risks appearing muddy. It functions best as a high-contrast anchor when placed against light, neutral backgrounds for better visual clarity.
Is #6b4a0c readable on white or black?
#6b4a0c has a 8.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.60:1 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.