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#6B3C2E color code is #6B3C2E. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #6b3c2e.

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#6B3C2E Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #6B3C2E is 0.0655. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 9.09:1 against white and 2.31:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#6B3C2E on white9.09:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#6B3C2E on black2.31:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #6B3C2E9.09:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #6B3C2E2.31:1Fail

#6B3C2E — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #6B3C2E?+
The hex code for #6B3C2E is #6B3C2E. In RGB it's rgb(107, 60, 46), and in HSL it's hsl(14, 40%, 30%).
What is the RGB value of #6B3C2E?+
#6B3C2E in RGB is (107, 60, 46). Written in CSS: rgb(107, 60, 46).
What is the CMYK value of #6B3C2E?+
#6B3C2E converts to CMYK(0%, 44%, 57%, 58%) for print. Hex equivalent is #6B3C2E.
Is #6b3c2e a warm or cool color?+
#6B3C2E (#6B3C2E) is a warm red — its hue sits at 14° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #6b3c2e belong to?+
#6B3C2E belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 14°, 40%, 30% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #6b3c2e accessible for body text on a white background?+
#6B3C2E on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 9.09:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #6b3c2e?+
The nearest Pantone match for #6B3C2E (#6B3C2E) is 4015 C Cocoa Skin, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #6B3C2E in design

Practical guidance for using #6b3c2e (#6B3C2E) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #6B3C2E (#6B3C2E) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 9.1:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #6b3c2e text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #6B3C2E (#6B3C2E) reads as balanced and approachable and premium and serious. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if red runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#6B3C2E flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #6b3c2e can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#6B3C2E is a moody, atmospheric room color — perfect for libraries, dining rooms, bedrooms, and bars where you want the space to feel enclosed and cinematic. Pair with brass or unlacquered fixtures, warm overhead lighting (2700K bulbs), and natural-fiber rugs. Avoid using it in spaces with limited natural light unless that intimacy is the point.