#6D5627 Hex Color
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A dark, muted yellow with olive and brown undertones, #6d5627 feels earthy, serious, and timeworn. Its low saturation suits outdoor branding, construction, military themes, and organic packaging. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or dusty blue, since large areas can look muddy. White text achieves about 7.0:1 contrast on this hex code.
Questions about #6d5627
What is #6d5627 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d5627 is rgb(109, 86, 39), in HSL hsl(40, 47%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 64%, 57%.
Which colors pair well with #6d5627?
#6d5627 pairs well with cream, dusty blue, and terracotta, which balance its muted olive-brown warmth without competing with it. Use cream for contrast, dusty blue for a weathered complement, and terracotta for a warmer palette.
Is #6d5627 warm or cool?
#6d5627 reads as a warm, earthy color because its yellow base is shaped by olive and brown undertones. Its low saturation softens that warmth, giving it a subdued, serious character rather than a bright golden appearance.
Is #6d5627 readable on white or black?
#6d5627 has a 6.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.01:1 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.