#6E4844 Hex Color
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#6e4844 is a dark, muted reddish maroon with warm brown undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation gives designs a serious, grounded mood, while the deep value adds mystery and restrained energy. Use it as a supporting tone or full background with white text, which reaches about 7.9:1 contrast and meets WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #6e4844
What is #6e4844 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e4844 is rgb(110, 72, 68), in HSL hsl(6, 24%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 38%, 57%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6e4844?
The #6e4844 hex color pairs well with cream, dusty pink, muted sage, and warm metallic tones, which soften its dark value without making the palette feel flat. Use pale neutrals for contrast and sage for a more natural, restrained combination.
Is #6e4844 readable on white or black?
#6e4844 has a 7.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.67:1 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.