#6B4C38 Hex Color
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#6b4c38 is a dark, muted brown with warm red and gray undertones. Its low saturation and matte depth create a serious, grounded mood that suits coffee, craft, organic, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone or dark background, then add lighter text and accents. As a hex code, it supports white body text at about 7.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #6b4c38
What is #6b4c38 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b4c38 is rgb(107, 76, 56), in HSL hsl(24, 31%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 48%, 58%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6b4c38?
#6b4c38 pairs well with cream, sage, and aged brass because its warm, low-saturation base gives softer colors room to stand out. Use cream for lift, sage for organic contrast, or aged brass for a vintage accent without making the palette feel bright.
Is #6b4c38 suitable for text and backgrounds?
Yes, #6b4c38 works well as a dark background with white text, which reaches about a 7.7:1 contrast ratio and passes WCAG AA for body text. Avoid placing small dark text on it, and test colored text separately because contrast can vary.
Is #6b4c38 readable on white or black?
#6b4c38 has a 7.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.71:1 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.