#6D4342 Hex Color
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#6d4342 is a dark, muted red with warm brown undertones and low saturation. Its dusty, matte quality creates a serious, traditional mood suited to wine branding, formal layouts, autumn themes, and moody backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or pale blue. White text remains highly readable, with about 8.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #6d4342.
Questions about #6d4342
What is #6d4342 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d4342 is rgb(109, 67, 66), in HSL hsl(1, 25%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 39%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #6d4342?
#6d4342 pairs well with cream, pale blue, and muted neutrals because its warm brown undertones benefit from lighter, cooler contrast. Use cream for a softer classic palette or pale blue for a restrained complementary feel.
Does #6d4342 read as warm or cool?
#6d4342 reads as a warm color because its muted red base is pulled toward brown rather than blue. Its dusty, low-saturation finish keeps that warmth restrained, making it feel traditional rather than bright.
Is #6d4342 readable on white or black?
#6d4342 has a 8.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.53:1 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.