#6D5540 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted brown carries a serious, grounded tone without being overwhelming. Hex code #6d5540 works best as a supporting element rather than a dominant background, as its heavy, matte quality can feel muddy in large blocks. It pairs well with cream or soft gold to provide needed contrast. Because white text maintains strong readability against it, this color is a practical choice for moody, retro-inspired UI accents.
Questions about #6d5540
What is #6d5540 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d5540 is rgb(109, 85, 64), in HSL hsl(28, 26%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 41%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #6d5540?
#6d5540 pairs best with cream or soft gold to provide necessary contrast and brightness. Because this brown is so dense, using it alongside lighter, warmer neutrals helps prevent the design from feeling too muddy or heavy for the viewer.
Is #6d5540 suitable for text or background usage?
#6d5540 works best as a UI accent rather than a dominant background because its matte quality can feel overwhelming in large blocks. It supports white text exceptionally well, making it a reliable choice for retro-inspired buttons or secondary navigation elements.
Is #6d5540 readable on white or black?
#6d5540 has a 6.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.02:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.