#6C5B47 Hex Color
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#6c5b47 is a dark, muted brown with low saturation and a matte, ashy warmth. Its restrained depth suggests seriousness and reliability, while still giving backgrounds a grounded, comfortable feel. Use it as a supporting tone with cream, muted teal, or dusty rose, since large areas can look muddy. White text reaches about 6.5:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #6c5b47.
Questions about #6c5b47
What is #6c5b47 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c5b47 is rgb(108, 91, 71), in HSL hsl(32, 21%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 34%, 58%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6c5b47?
#6c5b47 pairs well with cream, muted teal, sage, and dusty rose because their lighter or softened tones add separation without breaking its restrained mood. Use cream for space, sage for an organic feel, and dusty rose for warmer editorial contrast.
Is #6c5b47 readable on white or black?
#6c5b47 has a 6.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.22:1 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.