#6E4937 Hex Color
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A muted, dark brown with a dusty, matte finish, #6e4937 carries a serious and grounded weight. Because it is highly unsaturated, this color works best as a stabilizing base or a text element rather than a bright accent. It pairs unexpectedly well with soft cream or muted teal. The hex code #6e4937 offers enough contrast against white text to maintain readability in dark-mode UI designs.
Questions about #6e4937
What is #6e4937 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e4937 is rgb(110, 73, 55), in HSL hsl(20, 33%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 50%, 57%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What color schemes work best with #6e4937?
#6e4937 acts as a neutral grounding element, so it pairs beautifully with high-contrast soft creams or muted teals to balance its weight. It also functions well against off-white for readable text in dark-mode user interface designs.
Is #6e4937 suitable for text-heavy layouts?
This shade provides enough contrast against lighter backgrounds to maintain readability, making it a reliable choice for stabilizing layouts. It avoids the harshness of pure black while offering more visual weight than a standard mid-tone gray or slate color.
Is #6e4937 readable on white or black?
#6e4937 has a 7.86:1 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.