#6D453E Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #6d453e is a dark red-brown with dusty, low-saturation character and subtle earthy undertones. Its serious, mysterious mood suits wine branding, autumn palettes, formal layouts, and moody backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or muted blue. White text remains highly legible, making the hex code practical for accessible dark interfaces.
Questions about #6d453e
What is #6d453e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d453e is rgb(109, 69, 62), in HSL hsl(9, 27%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 43%, 57%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Is #6d453e warm or cool?
#6d453e reads as a warm, muted dark red-brown because its red base is softened by earthy brown undertones, giving it a grounded, serious character rather than the brighter, more energetic feel of saturated red.
What colors pair well with #6d453e?
#6d453e pairs especially well with cream, muted blue, warm taupe, and subdued earthy accents because these colors soften its dark red-brown depth while preserving a refined, grounded mood without making the palette feel flat or overly heavy. Try sage for a softer natural accent.
Is #6d453e readable on white or black?
#6d453e has a 8.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.57:1 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.