#6E2F12 Hex Color
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Not chocolate, not camel: #6e2f12 is a dark russet brown with red undertones and low saturation. It reads moody and grounded, closer to soil or leather than sweets. That depth makes it a strong 60% base for branding, coffee packaging, and dark mode UI. White text reaches about 10.1:1 contrast on it, so small body copy stays readable. Pair it with muted sage or teal to keep it from turning muddy.
Questions about #6e2f12
What is #6e2f12 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e2f12 is rgb(110, 47, 18), in HSL hsl(19, 72%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 84%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #6e2f12?
Is #6e2f12 dark enough for white text?
Yes. White text on #6e2f12 reaches about 10.1:1 contrast, well past the WCAG AA requirement of 4.5:1 for body copy. That makes it a safe background for dark interfaces and print layouts.
Is #6e2f12 readable on white or black?
#6e2f12 has a 10.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.07:1 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.