#6E554B Hex Color
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#6e554b is a dark, muted brown with gray and reddish undertones. Its low saturation creates a matte, weathered look that suggests seriousness, comfort, and understated strength. Use it as a supporting tone in vintage, coffee, chocolate, or artisan branding, paired with warm ivory. White text reads clearly on this color, and the hex code is #6e554b.
Questions about #6e554b
What is #6e554b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e554b is rgb(110, 85, 75), in HSL hsl(17, 19%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 32%, 57%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6e554b?
#6e554b pairs naturally with warm ivory, cream, muted terracotta, and soft sage, which lighten its dark, weathered base without erasing its earthy character. Use ivory or cream for spacious backgrounds, and reserve stronger accents for small highlights.
Is #6e554b warm or cool?
#6e554b reads as a warm, subdued brown because its red undertone offsets the gray and keeps the low-saturation color from feeling stark. It suits grounded layouts, coffee or chocolate themes, vintage visuals, packaging, and quiet editorial accents.
Is #6e554b readable on white or black?
#6e554b has a 6.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.06:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.