#6D4A31 Hex Color
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#6d4a31 is a dark, desaturated brown with dusty undertones that feels grounded and serious. While it can appear muddy when used as a full-page background, it shines as a supporting accent in vintage-inspired branding or moody, organic interfaces. Because it offers strong contrast against white text, it works well for legible, high-contrast type blocks. The hex code for this earthy shade is #6d4a31.
Questions about #6d4a31
What is #6d4a31 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d4a31 is rgb(109, 74, 49), in HSL hsl(25, 38%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 55%, 57%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6d4a31 for a vintage palette?
Is #6d4a31 suitable for primary text on white backgrounds?
Yes, #6d4a31 provides excellent contrast against white backgrounds, making it a sophisticated alternative to standard charcoal or black text. Its slightly warm, dusty character improves readability while giving designs a softer, more intentional appearance than deep black.
Is #6d4a31 readable on white or black?
#6d4a31 has a 7.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.67:1 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.