#6E573E Hex Color
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#6e573e is a dark, muted brown with gray and subtle olive undertones. Its low saturation creates a matte, grounded mood suited to vintage branding, coffee packaging, artisan products, and moody interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone or background with white text, which reaches about 6.8:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #6e573e.
Questions about #6e573e
What is #6e573e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e573e is rgb(110, 87, 62), in HSL hsl(31, 28%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 44%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #6e573e?
#6e573e pairs well with warm neutrals, cream, muted sage, terracotta, and charcoal, creating an earthy palette with clear contrast and a relaxed, handmade feel for packaging, editorial layouts, and interfaces.
Does #6e573e look warm or cool?
It reads as a warm, subdued brown because its brown base is softened by gray and a slight olive cast, not by cool blue, so it feels grounded rather than vivid.
Is #6e573e readable on white or black?
#6e573e has a 6.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.09:1 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.