#6E6259 Hex Color
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Somewhere between taupe and weathered wood, this muted brown carries a faint orange undertone. The hex code #6e6259 is dark and dusty, so it works best as a supporting tone behind brighter elements. It flatters dusty teal and cream, and white text clears WCAG AA on it at about 5.9:1. At home in autumn, coffee, and vintage palettes.
Questions about #6e6259
What is #6e6259 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e6259 is rgb(110, 98, 89), in HSL hsl(26, 11%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 19%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #6e6259?
Dusty teal, cream, and burnt orange all sit well against #6e6259. Its low saturation lets brighter accents stand out without clashing, so keep it as the quiet base of the palette.
Is #6e6259 readable on white or black?
#6e6259 has a 5.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.55:1 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.