#6E3C24 Hex Color
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#6e3c24 is a dark, muted brown with warm red and orange undertones. Its low lightness and subdued saturation create a serious, grounded mood linked with strength, mystery, comfort, and resilience. This hex code suits moody backgrounds, coffee and chocolate packaging, vintage layouts, and artisan branding. White text achieves about 9.0:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #6e3c24
What is #6e3c24 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e3c24 is rgb(110, 60, 36), in HSL hsl(19, 51%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 67%, 57%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6e3c24?
Does #6e3c24 read as warm or cool?
#6e3c24 reads warm because its muted brown base carries red and orange undertones, while its low lightness keeps the mood serious and shadowed across large fields and interfaces with dark palettes. Use it where warmth needs restraint, such as legal, coffee, or vintage work.
Is #6e3c24 readable on white or black?
#6e3c24 has a 8.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.33:1 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.