#6C5648 Hex Color
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Muted and low in saturation, #6c5648 is a dark brown with gray, ashy undertones. Its subdued warmth suggests seriousness, reliability, and comfort without demanding attention. Use the hex code as a supporting tone in vintage, coffee, chocolate, or artisan branding, pairing it with dusty blue or cream. White text reaches about 6.9:1 contrast, suitable for accessible body copy.
Questions about #6c5648
What is #6c5648 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c5648 is rgb(108, 86, 72), in HSL hsl(23, 20%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 33%, 58%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6c5648?
The #6c5648 hex color pairs well with cream, dusty blue, sage, and warm neutrals, which soften its ashy brown base without making the palette feel too bright, rustic, or heavy. Use cream for contrast and dusty blue or sage for a restrained vintage or artisan look.
Does #6c5648 look warm or cool?
The #6c5648 hex color reads as a muted warm brown, but its gray, ashy undertones temper the warmth, keeping it from feeling orange while giving the shade a serious, reliable character suited to understated interfaces, editorial layouts, and artisan packaging.
Is #6c5648 readable on white or black?
#6c5648 has a 6.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.06:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.