#6F391A Hex Color
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The hex code #6f391a is a dark, muted earth tone with warm red and orange undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, grounded mood, while softened saturation keeps it from feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone with cream, dusty blue, or sage. White text remains highly readable, making it effective for moody backgrounds and strong contrast.
Questions about #6f391a
What is #6f391a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6f391a is rgb(111, 57, 26), in HSL hsl(22, 62%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 77%, 56%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6f391a?
Does #6f391a read as warm or cool?
#6f391a reads as a warm, grounded brown because its hue leans red-orange despite its low lightness, creating a deep earthen presence that feels settled, serious, and more restrained than a brighter terracotta. Its muted saturation keeps the warmth controlled.
Is #6f391a readable on white or black?
#6f391a has a 9.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.27:1 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.