#6D4E36 Hex Color
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The hex code #6d4e36 is a dark, muted warm brown with dusty gray and subtle red undertones. Its low saturation gives designs a serious, grounded mood, while its low lightness adds mystery and depth. Use it as a supporting tone in coffee, artisan, or vintage branding, or as a UI background with white text, which achieves about 7.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #6d4e36
What is #6d4e36 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d4e36 is rgb(109, 78, 54), in HSL hsl(26, 34%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 50%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #6d4e36?
#6d4e36 pairs well with cream, muted sage, terracotta, and soft blue, which lighten its depth or balance its warm brown base without making the overall palette feel overly bright or busy.
Does #6d4e36 read as warm or cool?
#6d4e36 reads as a warm brown because its red undertone outweighs the cool effect of its dusty gray, while its low saturation keeps the warmth restrained rather than rich, orange, or strongly earthy.
Is #6d4e36 readable on white or black?
#6d4e36 has a 7.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.79:1 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.