#6D4139 Hex Color
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#6d4139 is a dark, muted red with warm brown undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, grounded mood suited to wine branding, autumn palettes, formal layouts, and moody backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or pale blue. White text remains highly legible at about 8.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #6d4139.
Questions about #6d4139
What is #6d4139 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d4139 is rgb(109, 65, 57), in HSL hsl(9, 31%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 48%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #6d4139?
The strongest pairings for #6d4139 are cream, pale blue, and muted neutrals, which lift its dark, warm red-brown character without overpowering its grounded, low-saturation mood in balanced palettes for branding, layouts, or backgrounds.
Does #6d4139 read as warm or cool?
#6d4139 reads as a warm color because its red base is softened by brown undertones, giving it a dusty, earthy appearance rather than the sharper, more vivid feel associated with cool reds and blue-based hues.
Where does #6d4139 work well?
#6d4139 works well as a supporting tone in wine branding, autumn-inspired palettes, formal layouts, and moody backgrounds, where its subdued warmth adds visual weight without the brightness or visual noise of highly saturated reds.
Is #6d4139 readable on white or black?
#6d4139 has a 8.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.46:1 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.