#6C5235 Hex Color
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#6c5235 is a dark, dusty brown with earthy, ashy undertones. Its low saturation gives it a serious, grounded mood that suits coffee packaging, vintage palettes, and moody backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with dusty blue or cream accents. White text also reads clearly on top at about 7.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #6c5235
What is #6c5235 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c5235 is rgb(108, 82, 53), in HSL hsl(32, 34%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 51%, 58%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6c5235?
Cream and dusty blue flatter #6c5235 best, keeping its muted warmth intact without muddying it. Sage works too when you want a softer, more organic pairing for packaging or interiors.
Is #6c5235 readable on white or black?
#6c5235 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.