#6B4A30 Hex Color
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The hex code #6b4a30 is a muted, desaturated brown that carries a heavy, organic weight. Its somber tone works well for vintage branding or moody, textural backgrounds where reliability matters. Pair this shade with crisp white text, which achieves a strong 7.9:1 contrast ratio. Use it sparingly, as the dusty, ashy undertones can quickly turn muddy when placed against other muted colors.
Questions about #6b4a30
What is #6b4a30 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b4a30 is rgb(107, 74, 48), in HSL hsl(26, 38%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 55%, 58%.
How should I pair #6b4a30 in a design layout?
Use #6b4a30 as a dark, heavy anchor point by pairing it with crisp whites or very light neutrals to maintain readability. It can also work well alongside sage or deep greens to emphasize an organic, grounded aesthetic.
What is the best way to utilize the somber tone of #6b4a30?
This color functions best as a secondary or background element where reliability is the primary goal. Because its ashy undertones can quickly turn muddy, avoid layering it with other muted, low-contrast colors unless you intentionally want a flat look.
Is #6b4a30 readable on white or black?
#6b4a30 has a 7.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.64:1 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.