#6C5142 Hex Color
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#6c5142 is a dark, muted brown with gray undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, grounded mood suited to coffee, tobacco, craft, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside muted sage or pale cream, with white text providing about 7.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #6c5142.
Questions about #6c5142
What is #6c5142 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c5142 is rgb(108, 81, 66), in HSL hsl(21, 24%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 39%, 58%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6c5142?
#6c5142 pairs well with pale cream, muted sage, and warm neutrals; these lighter, softer companions balance its dark, dusty brown character and create palettes suited to coffee, craft, interiors, or vintage-inspired branding.
Does #6c5142 read as warm or cool?
#6c5142 reads as a warm, earthy brown because its red component is stronger than its green and blue values, while gray undertones keep the warmth restrained rather than making it look bright orange or overly rustic.
Is #6c5142 readable on white or black?
#6c5142 has a 7.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.89:1 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.