#6D4C45 Hex Color
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A dark, dusty red pulled toward brown, #6d4c45 reads serious and calm instead of fiery. Its gray undertone keeps it grounded, so it works best as a supporting tone at 30% or as a moody background behind cream and sage green. The hex code #6d4c45 also gives white text a 7.6:1 contrast ratio, which clears WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #6d4c45
What is #6d4c45 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d4c45 is rgb(109, 76, 69), in HSL hsl(10, 22%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 37%, 57%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6d4c45?
Cream, sage green, and pale blush lift the dark, dusty warmth of #6d4c45, while deep navy adds contrast without clashing. Keep it in a supporting role and let lighter tones carry the highlight.
Is #6d4c45 readable on white or black?
#6d4c45 has a 7.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.76:1 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.