#6E5037 Hex Color
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The dark, muted brown of #6e5037 has warm gray undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, grounded mood suited to coffee, tobacco, artisan, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone or background with white text, which reaches about 7.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #6e5037.
Questions about #6e5037
What is #6e5037 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e5037 is rgb(110, 80, 55), in HSL hsl(27, 33%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 50%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #6e5037 in a palette?
#6e5037 pairs well with cream, terracotta, muted sage, and charcoal, creating warm, earthy palettes with enough contrast and variation for packaging, interiors, editorial layouts, and vintage-inspired interfaces without feeling overly bright.
Does #6e5037 read as a warm or cool brown?
#6e5037 reads as a warm, subdued brown because its muted base carries earthy red and yellow influence, while the gray undertone softens the heat. That balance gives it a dusty, serious character instead of a bright or orange-heavy appearance.
Is #6e5037 readable on white or black?
#6e5037 has a 7.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.86:1 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.