#6D3421 Hex Color
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#6d3421 is a dark, muted reddish brown with warm red undertones and low lightness. Its grounded, serious mood suits autumn palettes, wine branding, formal layouts, and dramatic backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with lighter neutrals, though large areas can feel heavy. As a hex code, #6d3421 supports white text with about a 9.7:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #6d3421
What is #6d3421 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d3421 is rgb(109, 52, 33), in HSL hsl(15, 54%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 70%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #6d3421?
The strongest pairings for #6d3421 are warm cream, muted sage, dusty blue, and soft beige, which relieve its dark reddish weight without making the palette feel harsh or overly bright. Keep lighter colors spacious when using #6d3421 as a dominant background.
Is #6d3421 readable on white or black?
#6d3421 has a 9.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.16:1 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.