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#6B472D color code is #6B472D. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #6b472d.

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#6B472D Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #6B472D is 0.0782. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 8.19:1 against white and 2.56:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#6B472D on white8.19:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#6B472D on black2.56:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #6B472D8.19:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #6B472D2.56:1Fail

#6B472D — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #6B472D?+
The hex code for #6B472D is #6B472D. In RGB it's rgb(107, 71, 45), and in HSL it's hsl(25, 41%, 30%).
What is the RGB value of #6B472D?+
#6B472D in RGB is (107, 71, 45). Written in CSS: rgb(107, 71, 45).
What is the CMYK value of #6B472D?+
#6B472D converts to CMYK(0%, 34%, 58%, 58%) for print. Hex equivalent is #6B472D.
Is #6b472d a warm or cool color?+
#6B472D (#6B472D) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 25° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #6b472d belong to?+
#6B472D belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 25°, 41%, 30% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #6b472d accessible for body text on a white background?+
#6B472D on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 8.19:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #6b472d?+
The nearest Pantone match for #6B472D (#6B472D) is 4611 C Brown 70s, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #6B472D in design

Practical guidance for using #6b472d (#6B472D) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #6B472D (#6B472D) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 8.2:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #6b472d text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #6B472D (#6B472D) reads as balanced and approachable and premium and serious. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if orange 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

#6B472D 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 — #6b472d 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

#6B472D 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.