#6E3D1E Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #6e3d1e is a warm brown with red and orange undertones and a subdued finish. Its serious, grounded mood suits coffee, chocolate, tobacco, artisan, and vintage branding. Use the hex code as a supporting tone or dominant background, pairing it with cream or dusty blue. White text has about 8.9:1 contrast, supporting accessible body text.
Questions about #6e3d1e
What is #6e3d1e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e3d1e is rgb(110, 61, 30), in HSL hsl(23, 57%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 73%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #6e3d1e?
Cream, soft white, and dusty blue pair well with #6e3d1e, balancing its dark red-orange warmth with lighter or cooler contrast for logos, packaging, and editorial layouts without making the palette feel harsh.
What mood does #6e3d1e create?
#6e3d1e creates a serious, grounded mood through its dark brown base and red-orange undertones, giving coffee, chocolate, tobacco, artisan, and vintage-inspired designs a warm, earthy character without becoming bright or overly playful.
Is #6e3d1e readable on white or black?
#6e3d1e has a 8.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.34:1 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.