#6D4D2A Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #6d4d2a carries warm red and ochre undertones beneath its dusty brown surface. Its low lightness gives layouts a serious, grounded mood suited to coffee, tobacco, craft, vintage, and organic branding. Use it as a dominant background with warm cream accents. White text reads clearly here, with about a 7.6:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #6d4d2a.
Questions about #6d4d2a
What is #6d4d2a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d4d2a is rgb(109, 77, 42), in HSL hsl(31, 44%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 61%, 57%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6d4d2a?
Warm cream, terracotta, and sage pair well with #6d4d2a, balancing its dusty brown base with lighter, earthy contrast while keeping a natural, handcrafted feel across packaging, interiors, and brand palettes.
Does #6d4d2a look warm or cool?
#6d4d2a reads as a warm, muted brown because its red and ochre undertones outweigh its low-light, dusty appearance, giving it an earthy, serious character that works well in coffee, tobacco, craft, and vintage-inspired palettes.
Is #6d4d2a readable on white or black?
#6d4d2a has a 7.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.74:1 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.