#6B4D00 Hex Color
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Close to the bronze on old door hardware, #6b4d00 is a dark, muted olive with a strong brown undertone. Its low saturation and deep value give it a serious, earthy mood. White text reads clearly on it at about 7.8:1, so it holds up as a dark background or dominant base. Pair it with dusty rose or pale sage to keep large areas from going flat. The hex code #6b4d00 fits outdoor gear and heritage branding.
Questions about #6b4d00
What is #6b4d00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b4d00 is rgb(107, 77, 0), in HSL hsl(43, 100%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 100%, 58%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6b4d00?
#6b4d00 pairs well with dusty rose, pale sage, and deep teal, which offset its brown weight without fighting it. Cream or warm white type also reads softer on it than pure white.
Is #6b4d00 readable on white or black?
#6b4d00 has a 7.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.68:1 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.