#6E3306 Hex Color
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Dark and warm, #6e3306 is a deep brown with warm orange undertones and very low lightness. Its serious, grounded character suits moody backgrounds, coffee and chocolate packaging, artisan brands, and vintage layouts. Use it as a strong supporting tone beside cream or sage, rather than across every surface. White text reads clearly on this hex code, with about 9.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #6e3306
What is #6e3306 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e3306 is rgb(110, 51, 6), in HSL hsl(26, 90%, 23%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 95%, 57%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6e3306 in a design?
#6e3306 pairs well with cream, muted sage, and dusty blue because light neutrals lift its low brightness while cool accents balance its warm orange cast. Use the brown as a supporting tone, then reserve brighter colors for small focal details.
Is #6e3306 readable on white or black?
#6e3306 has a 9.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.13:1 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.