#6B5544 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #6b5544 is a warm brown with gray and red-orange undertones. Its low saturation creates a matte, serious mood suited to coffee, tobacco, artisan, and vintage branding. Use this hex code as a dominant background with white type, which reaches about a 7.0:1 contrast ratio. It can feel heavy beside other dark neutrals.
Questions about #6b5544
What is #6b5544 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b5544 is rgb(107, 85, 68), in HSL hsl(26, 22%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 36%, 58%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6b5544?
#6b5544 pairs well with cream, warm white, terracotta, and sage, creating gentle contrast while preserving its earthy character; lighter partners help balance the shade, whereas similarly dark neutrals may make a layout feel heavy.
Is #6b5544 readable on white or black?
#6b5544 has a 6.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.00:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.