#6C4138 Hex Color
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#6c4138 is a dark, muted reddish-brown with warm red and soft gray undertones. Its low saturation gives designs a serious, smoky mood without feeling harsh. Use it as a supporting tone or dominant base in autumn, wine, luxury, and formal palettes. White text remains highly legible, making this hex code effective for dark interfaces and large headings.
Questions about #6c4138
What is #6c4138 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c4138 is rgb(108, 65, 56), in HSL hsl(10, 32%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 48%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #6c4138?
#6c4138 pairs well with warm cream, muted sage, dusty rose, and blue-green accents, which balance its smoky red-brown base while keeping palettes grounded, softly layered, and less visually harsh overall.
Does #6c4138 read as warm or cool?
#6c4138 reads as warm because its red and brown components outweigh its soft gray undertones, while its low saturation keeps the warmth subdued rather than bright, making it feel smoky, mature, and restrained.
Does #6c4138 work with white text?
White text provides strong contrast on #6c4138, making it suitable for readable headings and interface labels, while black or very dark text has much weaker contrast and should not be the default choice.
Is #6c4138 readable on white or black?
#6c4138 has a 8.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.45:1 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.