#6E5831 Hex Color
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The hex code #6e5831 identifies a dark, muted yellow-olive with warm brown and gray undertones. Its low saturation gives designs a serious, earthy mood suited to outdoor branding, military themes, construction, and budget-focused layouts. Use it as a supporting tone or moody background, though it can look muddy at large sizes. White text works well for small body copy at about 6.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #6e5831
What is #6e5831 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e5831 is rgb(110, 88, 49), in HSL hsl(38, 38%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 55%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #6e5831?
Does #6e5831 read as warm or cool?
#6e5831 reads warm overall because its yellow-olive base is supported by brown undertones, while the gray and low saturation keep it restrained rather than bright or strongly golden in finished designs.
Where does #6e5831 work best in a design?
Use #6e5831 as a supporting color in outdoor, utility, construction, or military-inspired designs, especially for buttons, borders, panels, and backgrounds where its muted tone can add a grounded, practical feel. Avoid large uninterrupted areas if the design needs a cleaner, brighter appearance.
Is #6e5831 readable on white or black?
#6e5831 has a 6.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.10:1 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.