#6B5146 Hex Color
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#6b5146 is a dark, muted brown with low saturation and a soft, ashy warmth. Its matte depth suggests seriousness and comfort without demanding attention. Use this hex code as a supporting tone in coffee, craft, vintage, or organic branding. It also suits moody backgrounds, where white text has about 7.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #6b5146
What is #6b5146 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b5146 is rgb(107, 81, 70), in HSL hsl(18, 21%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 35%, 58%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6b5146?
#6b5146 pairs well with cream for softer contrast, sage for an organic palette, muted brass for a warmer vintage feel, and dusty peach when the layout needs gentle lift without becoming bright. Use it as a supporting tone when nearby colors are also dark.
Is #6b5146 readable on white or black?
#6b5146 has a 7.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.89:1 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.