#6D4238 Hex Color
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#6d4238 is a dim, desaturated reddish brown that carries a sense of serious, grounded warmth. Because it is quite dark, avoid using it for small text to maintain readability. This shade shines as a moody background color for branding or packaging, where it pairs effectively with soft cream or gold accents. The hex code for this dusty maroon tone is #6d4238.
Questions about #6d4238
What is #6d4238 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d4238 is rgb(109, 66, 56), in HSL hsl(11, 32%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 49%, 57%.
How should I use #6d4238 in UI design?
#6d4238 is a very dark, desaturated shade, so it functions best as a sophisticated background rather than a primary text color. Pair it with high-contrast, off-white typography or light metallic accents like champagne to maintain readability and visual balance.
What color psychology does #6d4238 evoke?
#6d4238 conveys a sense of serious, grounded stability and earthy warmth. It sits between deep red and brown, making it an ideal choice for brands that want to communicate reliability, organic quality, or a vintage-inspired, heritage aesthetic.
Is #6d4238 readable on white or black?
#6d4238 has a 8.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.48:1 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.