#6F5D45 Hex Color
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Muted and dark, the hex code #6f5d45 is a dusty brown with warm, slightly olive undertones and very low saturation. Its matte quality suggests seriousness, reliability, and quiet comfort, making it useful for backgrounds, coffee or craft branding, and vintage layouts. Use it as a supporting tone or dark base; white text reaches about 6.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #6f5d45
What is #6f5d45 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6f5d45 is rgb(111, 93, 69), in HSL hsl(34, 23%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 38%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #6f5d45?
The hex color #6f5d45 pairs well with cream, muted sage, and terracotta, which bring contrast without overpowering its dusty warmth. Use cream for space, sage for an organic feel, or terracotta in small accent areas.
Is #6f5d45 readable on white or black?
#6f5d45 has a 6.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.32:1 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.