#6E3A15 Hex Color
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#6e3a15 is a deep, muted brown with strong, earthy undertones. Because it sits on the darker end of the spectrum, it functions best as a moody background or a grounding accent color. Pair it with soft cream for a vintage look or crisp white for high legibility. The hex code for this shade is #6e3a15, which provides a high 9.2:1 contrast ratio against white text.
Questions about #6e3a15
What is #6e3a15 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e3a15 is rgb(110, 58, 21), in HSL hsl(25, 68%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 81%, 57%.
How should I use #6e3a15 in web design?
Use #6e3a15 as a dark, grounding background color or for text to create a high-contrast, readable layout. It works exceptionally well against cream or off-white backgrounds, providing a warm, vintage aesthetic that avoids the harshness of pure black.
Does #6e3a15 have warm or cool undertones?
#6e3a15 is distinctly warm due to its deep red and orange saturation, which keeps it from feeling flat or muddy. It conveys a sense of stability and raw nature, making it ideal for organic, rustic, or traditional brand identities.
Is #6e3a15 readable on white or black?
#6e3a15 has a 9.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.27:1 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.