#6D5547 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty brown offers a solid, grounded anchor for organic and vintage branding. Because #6d5547 is quite dark and low in saturation, it risks looking muddy if applied over large, flat areas. Instead, use this hex code as a secondary text color or an accent to bring warmth to cooler palettes. White text provides excellent 6.9:1 contrast, ensuring readability in dark mode designs.
Questions about #6d5547
What is #6d5547 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d5547 is rgb(109, 85, 71), in HSL hsl(22, 21%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 35%, 57%.
Where should I use #6d5547 in my color palette?
Is #6d5547 readable on white or black?
#6d5547 has a 6.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.04:1 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.