#6C4D33 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty brown possesses a grounded and serious character. Because #6c4d33 is highly unsaturated, it functions best as a supporting tone or background in organic, vintage-inspired palettes. It pairs effectively with creams and off-whites, which offer a high-contrast pop against its somber weight. Since it provides a 7.6:1 contrast ratio against white text, it remains readable even when used as a full-page background color.
Questions about #6c4d33
What is #6c4d33 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c4d33 is rgb(108, 77, 51), in HSL hsl(27, 36%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 53%, 58%.
What colors pair best with #6c4d33 for a balanced design?
Use creamy off-whites or soft sand tones to create a high-contrast pop against the somber weight of #6c4d33. Adding a touch of muted sage or soft terracotta can also introduce organic complexity without overpowering the brown's grounded, dusty aesthetic.
Is #6c4d33 readable on white or black?
#6c4d33 has a 7.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.74:1 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.