#6C3812 Hex Color
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A dark, desaturated brown that sits low on the lightness scale, #6c3812 carries a warm, roasted undertone. The hex code suits coffee, tobacco, and artisan branding as a dominant base, and it flatters dusty teal better than the usual cream. White text hits about 9.5:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #6c3812
What is #6c3812 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c3812 is rgb(108, 56, 18), in HSL hsl(25, 71%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 83%, 58%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6c3812?
Dusty teal and sage greens bring out the warm undertone in #6c3812, while soft cream keeps the palette gentle. Cool blues also work because they sharpen the brown's warmth instead of fighting it.
Is #6c3812 readable on white or black?
#6c3812 has a 9.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.21:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.