#6E2E00 Hex Color
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This deep, unsaturated brown carries a heavy, organic weight. Because of its low lightness, #6e2e00 works best as a grounding accent rather than a full-page background, where it can easily appear muddy. It pairs effectively with cream or soft gold to brighten its somber tone. This hex code provides excellent contrast for white text, ensuring readability in moody, high-contrast layouts.
Questions about #6e2e00
What is #6e2e00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e2e00 is rgb(110, 46, 0), in HSL hsl(25, 100%, 22%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 100%, 57%.
What colors pair best with #6e2e00 for a balanced design?
Is #6e2e00 suitable for large background areas?
Using #6e2e00 as a full-page background is generally discouraged because its low lightness and unsaturated tone can easily appear muddy or flat. Instead, use this color as a strong grounding accent for borders, buttons, or text to maintain visual clarity.
Is #6e2e00 readable on white or black?
#6e2e00 has a 10.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.05:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.