#6D5B45 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated brown carries a grounded, vintage feel. With its serious, muted tone, #6d5b45 functions well as a supporting background element for organic or artisan brands. Because it is quite dark, use white text to ensure readability, as it offers a solid 6.5:1 contrast ratio. This hex code works best when paired with soft creams or sage greens to lighten its heavy, monochromatic impact.
Questions about #6d5b45
What is #6d5b45 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d5b45 is rgb(109, 91, 69), in HSL hsl(33, 22%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 37%, 57%.
Which color combinations work best with #6d5b45?
Pair #6d5b45 with soft creams or sage greens to lighten its heavy, monochromatic impact and add visual interest. These natural, lighter tones provide a necessary brightness that balances the deep, grounded quality of this specific brown shade.
Is #6d5b45 readable on white or black?
#6d5b45 has a 6.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.23:1 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.