#6E4235 Hex Color
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#6e4235 is a dark, muted red-brown with warm earthy undertones. Its low saturation creates a matte, serious mood suited to autumn branding, wine packaging, formal layouts, and moody backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or pale blue, since large areas can feel heavy. White text remains highly readable, with about 8.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #6e4235.
Questions about #6e4235
What is #6e4235 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e4235 is rgb(110, 66, 53), in HSL hsl(14, 35%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 52%, 57%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6e4235 in a palette?
Cream and pale blue pair well with #6e4235, softening its heavy warmth while preserving contrast; muted sage or dusty blue can also create a restrained, earthy palette for branding, packaging, and editorial layouts.
Is #6e4235 a warm or cool color?
#6e4235 reads as a warm color because its muted red-brown base carries earthy brown and red undertones, while its low saturation keeps that warmth subdued and gives the shade a serious, matte appearance rather than a bright, energetic feel.
Where does #6e4235 work best in design?
#6e4235 works well for autumn branding, wine packaging, formal layouts, and moody backgrounds, where its subdued red-brown character adds weight; use it selectively in large compositions because the dark tone can feel visually heavy.
Is #6e4235 readable on white or black?
#6e4235 has a 8.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.49:1 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.