#6B593F Hex Color
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#6b593f is a dark, heavily muted brown with ashy gray and subdued golden undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, weathered mood suited to vintage branding, coffee packaging, and artisan goods. Use it as a supporting tone with warm cream or dusty blue, since large areas can feel heavy. White text reaches about 6.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #6b593f.
Questions about #6b593f
What is #6b593f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b593f is rgb(107, 89, 63), in HSL hsl(35, 26%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 41%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #6b593f?
#6b593f pairs well with warm cream for contrast, dusty blue for a muted complementary feel, and restrained terracotta accents that reinforce its earthy warmth without making the palette feel heavy.
Does #6b593f look warm or cool?
#6b593f reads as warm-neutral rather than strongly warm or cool because its brown base carries subdued golden undertones, while its gray cast lowers saturation, tempers that warmth, and creates a weathered, serious mood.
Where does #6b593f work best in design?
#6b593f works best as a supporting tone in vintage branding, coffee packaging, editorial layouts, and artisan goods, where its low saturation adds a grounded, weathered mood without overwhelming lighter backgrounds or stronger accent colors.
Is #6b593f readable on white or black?
#6b593f has a 6.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.12:1 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.