#6D635C color
The hex color #6D635C is a grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 42.7% red, 38.8% green and 36.1% blue (109, 99, 92).
Its hue angle is 25°, with 8% saturation and 39% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 9% magenta, 16% yellow and 57% black.
The closest named color is Morel (#73645C), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.85:1).
#6D635C color codes
| HEX | #6D635C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(109, 99, 92) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(42.7%, 38.8%, 36.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(25, 8%, 39%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(25, 16%, 43%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 9%, 16%, 57%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(42.68, 2.67, 5.42) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(42.68, 6.04, 63.77) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(12.7, 12.948, 11.953) | |
| Decimal | 7168860 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6D635C, 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 #6D635C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.85:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #6D635C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.85:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.59:1 | 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 #6D635C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#66645cProtanopia
no red cones#68665cDeuteranopia
no green cones#706161Tritanopia
no blue cones#656565Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6d635c; }
.text { color: #6d635c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6d635c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(109 99 92 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6d635c, #6d6c5c); }
Similar colors
#73645cMorel#6c5e53Kabul#665a51Underground#625c58Caveman#746a5eGranite#665b4eAncient Oak#61584fMetropolis#675850Squirrel’s Cache
Closest common color name: Dim Gray.
Questions
- What color is #6D635C?
- #6D635C is a grayish orange, closest to the named color Morel. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6D635C?
- The RGB value is 109, 99, 92: 109 red, 99 green and 92 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6D635C?
- The complementary color is #5C666D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6D635C?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.59:1 and white text 5.85:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.