#6F644C color
The hex color #6F644C is a dark, grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 43.5% red, 39.2% green and 29.8% blue (111, 100, 76).
Its hue angle is 41°, with 19% saturation and 37% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 10% magenta, 32% yellow and 56% black.
The closest named color is Ochicha Latte (#6B6047), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.83:1).
#6F644C color codes
| HEX | #6F644C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(111, 100, 76) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(43.5%, 39.2%, 29.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(41, 19%, 37%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(41, 32%, 44%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 10%, 32%, 56%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(42.79, 0.31, 15.23) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(42.79, 15.24, 88.82) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(12.417, 13.016, 8.694) | |
| Decimal | 7300172 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6F644C, 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 #6F644C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.6:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.83:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #6F644C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.83:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.6:1 | 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 #6F644C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6a634aProtanopia
no red cones#6d664dDeuteranopia
no green cones#75605eTritanopia
no blue cones#656565Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6f644c; }
.text { color: #6f644c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6f644c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(111 100 76 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6f644c, #696f4c); }
Similar colors
#6b6047Ochicha Latte#726854Treasure Chest#73624aHeavy Brown#67614fIvy Topiary#7b6943Lizard#665b4eAncient Oak#746a5eGranite#6e6a5eArchaeology
Closest common color name: Umber.
Questions
- What color is #6F644C?
- #6F644C is a dark, grayish orange, closest to the named color Ochicha Latte. It belongs to the brown family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6F644C?
- The RGB value is 111, 100, 76: 111 red, 100 green and 76 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6F644C?
- The complementary color is #4C576F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6F644C?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.6:1 and white text 5.83:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.