#6D3442 Hex Color

Dusty berry with quiet romance

Hex color #6d3442 graphic
Dark and muted, #6d3442 is a dusty pink with warm berry and brown undertones. Its low saturation gives designs a serious, mysterious mood while preserving a touch of romance. Use it as a supporting tone with cream, blush, or soft gold, especially in fashion and cosmetics. White text reaches about 9.5:1 contrast on this color. The hex code is #6d3442.

Questions about #6d3442

What is #6d3442 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d3442 is rgb(109, 52, 66), in HSL hsl(345, 35%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 39%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #6d3442?
#6d3442 pairs well with cream, blush, and soft gold, which brighten its muted berry-brown depth without competing with its restrained character; warm beige creates a grounded, editorial palette.
Is #6d3442 warm or cool?
#6d3442 reads as a warm, muted pink because its red-berry base is softened by brown undertones; the low saturation keeps it from feeling bright, making it more restrained than a typical rosy pink.
Is #6d3442 readable on white or black?
#6d3442 has a 9.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.22:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.