#6E4D46 Hex Color
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A dusty, muted brown with strong red undertones, #6e4d46 carries an ashy, matte quality that feels serious and grounded. Because it is highly unsaturated, it serves best as a supporting background or moody accent rather than a primary focus. Pair it with soft cream or off-white text, which offers excellent readability at a 7.5:1 contrast ratio. This hex code works well in designs requiring an understated, somber aesthetic.
Questions about #6e4d46
What is #6e4d46 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e4d46 is rgb(110, 77, 70), in HSL hsl(10, 22%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 36%, 57%.
Does #6e4d46 read more warm or cool?
#6e4d46 reads as a warm, grounded brown because of its distinct red undertones. While its low saturation gives it an ashy, muted quality, the underlying warmth remains present, which helps prevent it from feeling clinical or stark.
Is #6e4d46 readable on white or black?
#6e4d46 has a 7.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.81:1 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.