#6C584C Hex Color
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This muted, dusty brown possesses a serious and grounded quality, appearing almost grey in certain lights. Because of its dark, earthy saturation, #6c584c works best as a supporting tone or textural background in vintage-inspired branding. It provides excellent contrast for white typography, making it a reliable choice for UI elements that need to feel moody and organic without becoming overwhelming.
Questions about #6c584c
What is #6c584c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c584c is rgb(108, 88, 76), in HSL hsl(23, 17%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 30%, 58%.
Does #6c584c feel more warm or cool?
This color sits on the cooler side of brown because of its heavy grey saturation. While it remains an earthy tone, it lacks the red or orange intensity that typically makes browns feel warm, giving it a disciplined and neutral aesthetic.
What colors pair well with #6c584c in a UI design?
Is #6c584c readable on white or black?
#6c584c has a 6.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.13:1 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.