#6C3B02 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
This dark, unsaturated brown brings a serious, grounded mood to organic or vintage designs. The hex code #6c3b02 serves best as a supporting accent rather than a dominant background. Because it offers a 9.3:1 contrast ratio against white text, it remains legible for fine UI details. Pair this shade with cream or soft gold to pull out its inherent warmth without it appearing muddy.
Questions about #6c3b02
What is #6c3b02 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c3b02 is rgb(108, 59, 2), in HSL hsl(32, 96%, 22%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 98%, 58%.
What colors pair best with #6c3b02?
This deep brown works beautifully with cream or soft gold to enhance its inherent warmth. To balance its seriousness, use off-white for high-contrast, readable text, or pair it with sage green for a natural, grounded aesthetic.
Is #6c3b02 suitable for UI text?
Yes, #6c3b02 offers an excellent 9.3:1 contrast ratio against white backgrounds, making it a highly accessible choice for fine UI details and body copy. Its dark, unsaturated nature keeps it legible without the harshness of pure black.
Is #6c3b02 readable on white or black?
#6c3b02 has a 9.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.26:1 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.