#6E4E44 Hex Color
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This dark, dusty reddish-brown feels grounded and serious. Because of its muted saturation, #6e4e44 works best as a moody background rather than a vibrant accent. It pairs unexpectedly well with soft sage greens or warm off-whites. The hex code #6e4e44 offers a high 7.4:1 contrast ratio against white, ensuring that even small body text remains perfectly legible in your designs.
Questions about #6e4e44
What is #6e4e44 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e4e44 is rgb(110, 78, 68), in HSL hsl(14, 24%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 38%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #6e4e44 in a design?
This grounded hue works best when balanced against softer, lighter colors to prevent it from feeling too heavy. Pair #6e4e44 with sage green for a natural, earthy look or warm off-whites to maintain a high-contrast, clean aesthetic.
Is #6e4e44 readable on white or black?
#6e4e44 has a 7.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.83:1 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.