#6C4424 Hex Color
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Reach for the hex code #6c4424 when a layout needs a dark brown with real warmth, think coffee packaging, leather goods, or a moody brand background. Its low saturation and dim, earthy tone read serious and grounded. White text passes contrast checks on it with room to spare, so it holds up as a dark UI base paired with cream or sage.
Questions about #6c4424
What is #6c4424 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c4424 is rgb(108, 68, 36), in HSL hsl(27, 50%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 67%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #6c4424?
Cream, sage, and muted teal all flatter #6c4424 because their lighter, cooler tones offset its dim warmth. Use it as the dominant base at around 60 percent and let one of these carry the accents.
Is #6c4424 readable on white or black?
#6c4424 has a 8.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.48:1 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.