#6C473F Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #6c473f is a warm red with brown undertones and a dusty, matte finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, grounded mood that suits wine branding, autumn palettes, and formal layouts. Use the hex code #6c473f as a supporting tone with cream or pale blue; white text reads clearly at about 8.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #6c473f
What is #6c473f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c473f is rgb(108, 71, 63), in HSL hsl(11, 26%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 42%, 58%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6c473f?
Cream, pale blue, and charcoal pair well with #6c473f, balancing its warm brown undertones with lighter or cooler contrast; cream creates a soft editorial feel, pale blue adds freshness, and charcoal supports a formal, restrained palette.
Is #6c473f a warm or cool color?
The #6c473f hex color reads as warm because its red base is softened by brown undertones rather than blue or gray, while its low saturation keeps that warmth subdued and earthy in most palettes.
Is #6c473f readable on white or black?
#6c473f has a 8.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.61:1 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.