#6D4B3A color
The hex color #6D4B3A is a dark, desaturated orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 42.7% red, 29.4% green and 22.7% blue (109, 75, 58).
Its hue angle is 20°, with 31% saturation and 33% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 31% magenta, 47% yellow and 57% black.
The closest named color is Cappuccino (#704A3A), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.73:1).
#6D4B3A color codes
| HEX | #6D4B3A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(109, 75, 58) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(42.7%, 29.4%, 22.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(20, 31%, 33%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(20, 47%, 43%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 31%, 47%, 57%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(35.18, 12.14, 15.89) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(35.18, 20, 52.63) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(9.587, 8.59, 5.155) | |
| Decimal | 7162682 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6D4B3A, 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 #6D4B3A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.72:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.73:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #6D4B3A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.73:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.72:1 | 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 #6D4B3A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#544e39Protanopia
no red cones#5c563aDeuteranopia
no green cones#754547Tritanopia
no blue cones#535353Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6d4b3a; }
.text { color: #6d4b3a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6d4b3a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(109 75 58 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6d4b3a, #6d643a); }
Similar colors
#704a3aCappuccino#674834Buckeye#6e4f3aBison#6e4534Brisket#6f4e37Coffee#6d4433Noble Chocolate#715145Bigfoot#785441Brownstone
Questions
- What color is #6D4B3A?
- #6D4B3A is a dark, desaturated orange, closest to the named color Cappuccino. It belongs to the brown family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6D4B3A?
- The RGB value is 109, 75, 58: 109 red, 75 green and 58 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6D4B3A?
- The complementary color is #3A5C6D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6D4B3A?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.72:1 and white text 7.73:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.