#6E3730 Hex Color

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#6e3730 is a dark, muted red with warm brown undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation gives branding, autumn palettes, wine packaging, and moody interfaces a serious, traditional feel. Use it as a supporting tone or dominant base with warm neutrals. White text offers about 9.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #6e3730.

Questions about #6e3730

What is #6e3730 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e3730 is rgb(110, 55, 48), in HSL hsl(7, 39%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 56%, 57%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Does #6e3730 read as a warm or cool color?
#6e3730 reads as a warm color because its muted red base is softened by brown undertones, giving it an earthy, grounded character rather than the sharper feel of a cool red.
What colors pair well with #6e3730?
#6e3730 pairs well with warm neutrals such as cream, sand, and taupe, while muted sage or olive adds an earthy counterpoint without overpowering its dusty red base. For a lighter palette, use ivory or pale blush as balancing accents.
Is #6e3730 readable on white or black?
#6e3730 has a 9.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.25:1 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.