#6E574D Hex Color
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#6e574d is a dark, muted brown with gray, dusty undertones and a matte finish. Its low saturation gives designs a serious, grounded mood, while its warmth adds comfort. Use it as a supporting tone in vintage, coffee, craft, or organic branding, or behind white text, which reaches about 6.7:1 contrast. The hex code for this shade is #6e574d.
Questions about #6e574d
What is #6e574d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e574d is rgb(110, 87, 77), in HSL hsl(18, 18%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 30%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #6e574d?
#6e574d pairs well with sage, cream, and muted blue because its dusty brown base gives these lighter or cooler tones a grounded contrast without making the palette feel bright or overly polished. Use it as a base or supporting tone, then reserve lighter shades for type, borders, or small interface accents.
Is #6e574d readable on white or black?
#6e574d has a 6.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.13:1 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.