#6B5B49 Hex Color

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The hex code #6b5b49 is a dark, muted brown with gray and subtle olive undertones. Its low saturation gives designs a matte, dusty mood that feels serious, reliable, and comfortably warm. Use it as a supporting tone for coffee, craft, organic, or vintage branding, or as a moody background with white text for clear contrast.

Questions about #6b5b49

What is #6b5b49 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b5b49 is rgb(107, 91, 73), in HSL hsl(32, 19%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 32%, 58%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6b5b49?
#6b5b49 pairs well with sage, muted blue, cream, and charcoal because softer values preserve its grounded character without making the palette feel heavy. Use cream for lift and sage for an organic, restrained contrast.
Is #6b5b49 readable on white or black?
#6b5b49 has a 6.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.21:1 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.