#6D5E49 Hex Color
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Closer to weathered walnut than coffee, #6d5e49 is a dark brown with almost all its saturation drained out. That dusty, low-key quality makes it a strong supporting tone rather than a hero color. It shines behind cream or white text, which reads at about 6.3:1 contrast and clears WCAG AA for body copy. Use it for moody backgrounds, coffee and craft packaging, or vintage layouts, but keep brighter shades nearby so it never turns muddy.
Questions about #6d5e49
What is #6d5e49 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d5e49 is rgb(109, 94, 73), in HSL hsl(35, 20%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 33%, 57%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6d5e49?
Cream, dusty rose, and muted sage all flatter #6d5e49 without fighting its low saturation. Skip bright neons, since they make this brown look flat and muddy next to them.
Is #6d5e49 readable on white or black?
#6d5e49 has a 6.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.34:1 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.