#6C4734 Hex Color
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Dark brown with a dusty, muted finish. #6c4734 reads more like aged leather than chocolate, its low saturation pulling it toward something serious and calm. It works best as a supporting tone or background, where white text passes AA contrast comfortably. Pair it with sage or dusty peach, since it can turn muddy next to stark white.
Questions about #6c4734
What is #6c4734 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c4734 is rgb(108, 71, 52), in HSL hsl(20, 35%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 52%, 58%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6c4734?
Sage green, dusty peach, and soft cream all lift #6c4734 without clashing. It also holds its own next to charcoal for a darker, more grounded palette.
Is #6c4734 readable on white or black?
#6c4734 has a 8.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.58:1 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.