#6F3016 Hex Color
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#6f3016 is a deep, smoky brown with muted red undertones. It reads earthy and serious, which suits coffee, craft, and vintage branding. The low saturation keeps it calm, though it can turn muddy at large sizes, so treat it as a dominant base rather than an accent. White text passes AA on top of it with about 10:1 contrast, and it pairs well with sage or cream.
Questions about #6f3016
What is #6f3016 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6f3016 is rgb(111, 48, 22), in HSL hsl(18, 67%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 80%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #6f3016?
Cream, sage, and dusty blue keep #6f3016 from feeling too heavy, while muted gold adds warmth. Skip bright saturated hues, which make the brown look muddy. Use it as the dominant base in these pairs.
Is #6f3016 readable on white or black?
#6f3016 has a 9.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.11:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.