#6B5132 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #6b5132 is a warm brown hex code with dusty gray and subtle red undertones. Its low saturation gives designs a serious, grounded mood, suited to coffee, tobacco, craft, organic, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone or dark background, though its low brightness can feel heavy across large areas. White text reaches about 7.4:1 contrast here, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #6b5132
What is #6b5132 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b5132 is rgb(107, 81, 50), in HSL hsl(33, 36%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 53%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #6b5132 in a design palette?
For a balanced palette, pair #6b5132 with warm off-white for contrast, charcoal for restrained structure, or muted terracotta for an earthy accent that adds color without overpowering its dusty base. Faded olive can extend the palette, but equally dark colors may make a layout feel dense.
Is #6b5132 readable on white or black?
#6b5132 has a 7.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.84:1 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.