#6C3E48 Hex Color
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Dark, muted pink with warm mauve and brown undertones, #6c3e48 has a dusty, matte finish that feels serious and intimate. The hex code #6c3e48 suits moody branding, cosmetics, fashion, and romantic interfaces as a supporting tone or dark background. Pair it with soft cream, while white text provides strong contrast. At large sizes, it can read slightly muddy.
Questions about #6c3e48
What is #6c3e48 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c3e48 is rgb(108, 62, 72), in HSL hsl(347, 27%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 33%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #6c3e48?
Soft cream creates a gentle, warm contrast with #6c3e48, while muted blush, dusty rose, or sage can build a softer palette for romantic, editorial, or wellness-focused designs with a calm, grounded feel. Use white for sharper contrast, and keep bright accents limited so the dark mauve remains the anchor.
Does #6c3e48 work with white text?
White text provides roughly 8.7:1 contrast on #6c3e48, comfortably supporting accessible normal-size text, while black text is much weaker at about 2.2:1 and generally fails for body copy at typical sizes. Check the final text size and weight before publishing.
Is #6c3e48 readable on white or black?
#6c3e48 has a 8.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.42:1 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.