#6B4A32 Hex Color
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#6b4a32 is a dark, muted brown with warm red and gray undertones. Its low saturation and matte depth create a serious, grounded mood with hints of mystery and comfort. Use the hex code as a supporting tone for vintage, coffee, craft, or organic branding, or as a strong background with white text, which meets WCAG AA contrast needs.
Questions about #6b4a32
What is #6b4a32 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b4a32 is rgb(107, 74, 50), in HSL hsl(25, 36%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 53%, 58%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6b4a32 in a design palette?
Pair #6b4a32 with warm cream for clear contrast, muted sage for an organic feel, or burgundy for a richer vintage palette. Its low saturation can look muddy beside other dark neutrals, so add a lighter anchor.
Where does #6b4a32 work best in design?
Use #6b4a32 as a dominant background or supporting brand color when a design needs grounded warmth without high saturation. It suits coffee, chocolate, craft, agriculture, and vintage themes, but large areas may feel heavy unless balanced with lighter neutrals.
Is #6b4a32 readable on white or black?
#6b4a32 has a 7.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.65:1 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.