#6D432E Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
This dark, desaturated brown projects a moody and serious tone. The hex code #6d432e works best as a supporting tone or grounding accent rather than a full background, as it can appear muddy in large applications. Pair it with soft cream or pale sage to brighten its heavy, organic feel. White text is highly readable against this shade, ensuring clarity in high-contrast layouts.
Questions about #6d432e
What is #6d432e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d432e is rgb(109, 67, 46), in HSL hsl(20, 41%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 58%, 57%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
How should I use #6d432e in my color palette?
Use #6d432e primarily as a grounding anchor or a subtle background accent rather than a dominant color, as its heavy, desaturated nature can feel muddy in large, full-screen layouts. It works effectively to support lighter, vibrant elements or text, providing necessary weight without overpowering the visual space.
Is #6d432e readable on white or black?
#6d432e has a 8.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.49:1 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.