#6B3C49 color
The hex color #6B3C49 is a dark, desaturated rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 42% red, 23.5% green and 28.6% blue (107, 60, 73).
Its hue angle is 343°, with 28% saturation and 33% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 44% magenta, 32% yellow and 58% black.
The closest named color is Wine Stain (#69444F), a difference of 3.3 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.87:1).
#6B3C49 color codes
| HEX | #6B3C49 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(107, 60, 73) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(42%, 23.5%, 28.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(343, 28%, 33%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(343, 44%, 42%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 44%, 32%, 58%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(31.44, 22.42, 1.08) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(31.44, 22.45, 2.77) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(8.882, 6.839, 7.154) | |
| Decimal | 7027785 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6B3C49, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #6B3C49 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.87:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #6B3C49 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.87:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #6B3C49 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#434549Protanopia
no red cones#4f4d48Deuteranopia
no green cones#723941Tritanopia
no blue cones#4a4a4aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6b3c49; }
.text { color: #6b3c49; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6b3c49; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(107 60 73 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6b3c49, #6b473c); }
Similar colors
#69444fWine Stain#693f43Red Rumour#773644Köfte Brown#773344Satin Chocolate#614051Eggplant#773243Red Octopus#644348Plum Intended#7a4b56Nocturne Red
Questions
- What color is #6B3C49?
- #6B3C49 is a dark, desaturated rose, closest to the named color Wine Stain. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6B3C49?
- The RGB value is 107, 60, 73: 107 red, 60 green and 73 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6B3C49?
- The complementary color is #3C6B5E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6B3C49?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.37:1 and white text 8.87:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.