#6D4534 Hex Color
Muted warmth with grounded character
Muted and dark, #6d4534 is a warm brown with dusty red undertones and very low saturation. Its matte character suggests seriousness, resilience, comfort, and understated strength. Use it as a supporting tone for coffee, chocolate, tobacco, craft, or vintage branding, pairing well with aged cream and muted blue. The hex code #6d4534 supports white body text at about 8.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #6d4534
What is #6d4534 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d4534 is rgb(109, 69, 52), in HSL hsl(18, 35%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 52%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #6d4534?
#6d4534 pairs well with aged cream, muted blue, and soft sage, which balance its dusty red undertones while keeping palettes grounded for coffee, craft, editorial, vintage-inspired designs, and product packaging.
Is #6d4534 a warm or cool color?
#6d4534 reads as a warm brown because its muted red undertones shift it away from neutral gray-brown, while its low saturation keeps the warmth restrained. That balance gives it a matte, serious feel rather than a bright or orange appearance.
Is #6d4534 readable on white or black?
#6d4534 has a 8.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.55:1 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.