#6D5C54 color
The hex color #6D5C54 is a dark, grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 42.7% red, 36.1% green and 32.9% blue (109, 92, 84).
Its hue angle is 19°, with 13% saturation and 38% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 16% magenta, 23% yellow and 57% black.
The closest named color is Squirrel’s Cache (#675850), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.35:1).
#6D5C54 color codes
| HEX | #6D5C54 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(109, 92, 84) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(42.7%, 36.1%, 32.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(19, 13%, 38%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(19, 23%, 43%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 16%, 23%, 57%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(40.49, 5.5, 7.16) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(40.49, 9.03, 52.51) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(11.734, 11.546, 9.996) | |
| Decimal | 7167060 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6D5C54, 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 #6D5C54 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.35:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #6D5C54 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.35:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.31:1 | 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 #6D5C54 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#605d53Protanopia
no red cones#646154Deuteranopia
no green cones#72595aTritanopia
no blue cones#5f5f5fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6d5c54; }
.text { color: #6d5c54; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6d5c54; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(109 92 84 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6d5c54, #6d6954); }
Similar colors
#675850Squirrel’s Cache#6c5e53Kabul#73645cMorel#665a51Underground#796359Bear Hug#635147Umber#7b645aRanch House#6e544bAfternoon Coffee
Questions
- What color is #6D5C54?
- #6D5C54 is a dark, grayish orange, closest to the named color Squirrel’s Cache. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6D5C54?
- The RGB value is 109, 92, 84: 109 red, 92 green and 84 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6D5C54?
- The complementary color is #54656D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6D5C54?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.31:1 and white text 6.35:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.