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#6F7240 color code is #6F7240. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #6f7240.

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#6F7240 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #6F7240 is 0.1578. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.05:1 against white and 4.16:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#6F7240 on white5.05:1AA
The quick brown fox
#6F7240 on black4.16:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #6F72405.05:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #6F72404.16:1AA Large

#6F7240 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #6F7240?+
The hex code for #6F7240 is #6F7240. In RGB it's rgb(111, 114, 64), and in HSL it's hsl(64, 28%, 35%).
What is the RGB value of #6F7240?+
#6F7240 in RGB is (111, 114, 64). Written in CSS: rgb(111, 114, 64).
What is the CMYK value of #6F7240?+
#6F7240 converts to CMYK(3%, 0%, 44%, 55%) for print. Hex equivalent is #6F7240.
Is #6f7240 a warm or cool color?+
#6F7240 (#6F7240) is a transitional yellow — its hue sits at 64° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #6f7240 belong to?+
#6F7240 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 64°, 28%, 35% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #6f7240 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#6F7240 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.05:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #6f7240?+
The nearest Pantone match for #6F7240 (#6F7240) is 769 C Pantone 769 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #6F7240 in design

Practical guidance for using #6f7240 (#6F7240) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #6F7240 (#6F7240) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.0:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #6f7240 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #6F7240 (#6F7240) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. 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

#6F7240 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#6F7240 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.