#6D5C53 Hex Color
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#6d5c53 is a dark, muted brown with gray undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation gives designs a serious, grounded mood, while the warmth adds comfort and security. Use the hex code #6d5c53 as a supporting tone in vintage, craft, coffee, or organic branding. White text reaches about 6.4:1 contrast, suitable for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #6d5c53
What is #6d5c53 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d5c53 is rgb(109, 92, 83), in HSL hsl(21, 14%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 24%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #6d5c53?
The best pairings for #6d5c53 are pale warm neutrals and restrained blue-green accents, which sharpen its gray-brown base without making the palette feel bright; cream and sand soften it, while sage or muted teal adds controlled contrast.
Is #6d5c53 readable on white or black?
#6d5c53 has a 6.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.30:1 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.