#6B4C43 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #6b4c43 is a dusty reddish brown with soft gray undertones and a matte appearance. Its low saturation gives layouts a serious, moody feel without vivid red’s intensity. Use it as a supporting tone with cream, navy, or pale blue rather than a dominant background. White text reads clearly on the hex code, with about 7.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #6b4c43
What is #6b4c43 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b4c43 is rgb(107, 76, 67), in HSL hsl(13, 23%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 37%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #6b4c43?
Does #6b4c43 read as warm or cool?
#6b4c43 reads as a warm, muted brown because its reddish base outweighs its soft gray undertones, while low saturation restrains that warmth and gives the shade a dusty, serious appearance instead of a vivid orange look.
Where does #6b4c43 work well in a design?
#6b4c43 works well as a supporting color for headings, borders, buttons, packaging, and editorial accents when a design needs a grounded mood without saturated red’s intensity or the heaviness of a dominant background.
Is #6b4c43 readable on white or black?
#6b4c43 has a 7.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.73:1 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.