#6E4D34 Hex Color
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#6e4d34 is a dark, muted brown with warm red and gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, grounded mood suited to coffee, tobacco, craft, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside dusty blue or olive, since large areas can feel heavy. White text has strong contrast at about 7.6:1. The hex code is #6e4d34.
Questions about #6e4d34
What is #6e4d34 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e4d34 is rgb(110, 77, 52), in HSL hsl(26, 36%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 53%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #6e4d34?
#6e4d34 pairs well with dusty blue, olive, cream, and other softened neutrals because lighter or cooler partners balance its warm, grounded brown character while preserving its quiet, vintage feel in brand palettes and interface accents.
Does #6e4d34 read as a warm or cool color?
#6e4d34 reads as a warm brown because its red undertones outweigh its cool influence, while its gray content lowers saturation and keeps the warmth restrained rather than rustic or bright.
Is #6e4d34 readable on white or black?
#6e4d34 has a 7.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.77:1 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.