#6C5F4F color
The hex color #6C5F4F is a dark, grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 42.4% red, 37.3% green and 31% blue (108, 95, 79).
Its hue angle is 33°, with 16% saturation and 37% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 12% magenta, 27% yellow and 58% black.
The closest named color is Ancient Oak (#665B4E), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.2:1).
#6C5F4F color codes
| HEX | #6C5F4F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(108, 95, 79) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(42.4%, 37.3%, 31%) | |
| HSL | hsl(33, 16%, 37%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(33, 27%, 42%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 12%, 27%, 58%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(41.12, 2.45, 11.08) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(41.12, 11.35, 77.55) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(11.688, 11.937, 9.084) | |
| Decimal | 7102287 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6C5F4F, 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 #6C5F4F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.2:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #6C5F4F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.2:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
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 #6C5F4F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#645f4eProtanopia
no red cones#67624fDeuteranopia
no green cones#715c5bTritanopia
no blue cones#616161Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6c5f4f; }
.text { color: #6c5f4f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6c5f4f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(108 95 79 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6c5f4f, #6a6c4f); }
Similar colors
#665b4eAncient Oak#6c5e53Kabul#73624aHeavy Brown#665a51Underground#726854Treasure Chest#61584fMetropolis#61574eMajor Brown#6b6047Ochicha Latte
Closest common color name: Umber.
Questions
- What color is #6C5F4F?
- #6C5F4F is a dark, grayish orange, closest to the named color Ancient Oak. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6C5F4F?
- The RGB value is 108, 95, 79: 108 red, 95 green and 79 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6C5F4F?
- The complementary color is #4F5C6C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6C5F4F?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.39:1 and white text 6.2:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.