#6F534D Hex Color

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#6f534d is a dark, muted red with dusty brown and gray undertones. Its low saturation gives interfaces and branding a serious, moody feel without vivid red’s intensity. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or pale blush, while white text remains highly legible at about 7:1 contrast. The hex code is #6f534d.

Questions about #6f534d

What is #6f534d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6f534d is rgb(111, 83, 77), in HSL hsl(11, 18%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 31%, 56%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6f534d?
The hex color #6f534d pairs well with cream, pale blush, and muted taupe, which soften its dusty red-brown character; charcoal adds a grounded tonal contrast, while warm off-whites keep the palette approachable.
Does #6f534d read as warm or cool?
The hex color #6f534d reads warm because its muted red base and brown undertones outweigh its gray component, while low saturation keeps the result restrained rather than fiery or overly bright. Use it for grounded, serious visual moods.
Is #6f534d readable on white or black?
#6f534d has a 6.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.02:1 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.