#6C4114 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #6c4114 carries warm orange and red undertones with a grounded, earthy weight. Its low lightness gives layouts a serious, moody feel, while moderate saturation keeps it from looking flat. Use it as a dominant background with cream or pale blue accents. White text reaches about 8.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #6c4114.
Questions about #6c4114
What is #6c4114 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c4114 is rgb(108, 65, 20), in HSL hsl(31, 69%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 81%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #6c4114?
#6c4114 pairs well with cream for a warm, grounded contrast, while pale blue introduces a cooler counterpoint; muted sage can extend its earthy palette without competing with its deep brown base.
Does #6c4114 feel warm or cool?
#6c4114 reads as a warm, earthy brown because its hue leans toward orange and red, while its low lightness adds a serious, grounded mood rather than a bright or playful impression. It suits dark backgrounds and earthy palettes where a warm anchor is needed.
Is #6c4114 readable on white or black?
#6c4114 has a 8.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.40:1 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.