#6D4F4F color
The hex color #6D4F4F is a dark, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 42.7% red, 31% green and 31% blue (109, 79, 79).
Its hue angle is 0°, with 16% saturation and 37% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 28% magenta, 28% yellow and 57% black.
The closest named color is Liver (#654A46), a difference of 3.1 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.29:1).
#6D4F4F color codes
| HEX | #6D4F4F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(109, 79, 79) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(42.7%, 31%, 31%) | |
| HSL | hsl(0, 16%, 37%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(0, 28%, 43%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 28%, 28%, 57%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(36.76, 12.61, 4.96) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(36.76, 13.55, 21.47) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(10.514, 9.408, 8.658) | |
| Decimal | 7163727 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6D4F4F, 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 #6D4F4F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.88:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.29:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #6D4F4F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.29:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.88:1 | 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 #6D4F4F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#54534fProtanopia
no red cones#5b594fDeuteranopia
no green cones#734c4fTritanopia
no blue cones#565656Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6d4f4f; }
.text { color: #6d4f4f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6d4f4f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(109 79 79 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6d4f4f, #6d5e4f); }
Similar colors
#654a46Liver#624a49Dark Chocolate#784f50Veil of Cinder#654243Wild Thing#644348Plum Intended#5e4a47Mustang#6e544bAfternoon Coffee#7d5d5eReading Tea Leaves
Closest common color name: Umber.
Questions
- What color is #6D4F4F?
- #6D4F4F is a dark, grayish red, closest to the named color Liver. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6D4F4F?
- The RGB value is 109, 79, 79: 109 red, 79 green and 79 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6D4F4F?
- The complementary color is #4F6D6D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6D4F4F?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.88:1 and white text 7.29:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.