#6C5B54 Hex Color
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Coffee brands and vintage packaging reach for #6c5b54 when they want brown without gloss. Its low saturation and dark value give it a dusty, ashy feel that flatters cream, muted blue, and soft peach. The hex code #6c5b54 works best as a background or supporting tone rather than a lead color.
Questions about #6c5b54
What is #6c5b54 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c5b54 is rgb(108, 91, 84), in HSL hsl(18, 13%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 22%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #6c5b54?
#6c5b54 pairs well with cream, warm taupe, muted sage, dusty blue, and soft terracotta. Cream or off-white text gives the strongest contrast, while muted blues and greens keep the palette earthy without turning muddy.
Is #6c5b54 a warm or cool brown?
#6c5b54 is a warm brown. Its reddish undertones give it warmth, though the heavy gray saturation pulls it toward a smoky, understated character rather than a rich chocolate.
Is #6c5b54 readable on white or black?
#6c5b54 has a 6.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.26:1 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.