#6B3E14

#6B3E14

Overview

#6B3E14 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 107, 62, 20, in HSL 29.0°, 68.5%, 24.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 42.1%, 81.3%, 58.0%. The nearest named color is RAL 8003 Clay Brown.

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Color Values

HEX

#6B3E14

RGB

107, 62, 20

HSL

29.0, 68.5%, 24.9%

HSV

29.0, 81.3%, 42.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 42.1%, 81.3%, 58.0%

OKLCH

0.4105 0.0833 59.5

Properties

Color Psychology

Dark browns like chocolate and espresso project richness, indulgence, and masculine elegance. They carry the warmth of wood-paneled studies and aged leather, evoking comfort and established tradition. These deep tones suggest solidity, dependability, and mature sophistication.

Design Usage

Dark brown excels as a text color alternative to pure black, providing warmth and reducing visual harshness. It suits coffee roasters, chocolate brands, and heritage accessories with a tradition focus. Pair it with cream, gold, or burnt orange for a luxurious, warm-toned design system.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #6B3E14;
color: #6B3E14;
border-color: #6B3E14;
Nearest Tailwind: Yellow 900 #713F12

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

9.03:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.32:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #6B3E14?

RGB(107, 62, 20) · HSL(29.0, 68.5%, 24.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 42.1%, 81.3%, 58.0%)

Does #6B3E14 meet WCAG contrast on white?

9.03:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #6B3E14?

Use FFFFFF text on a #6B3E14 background; contrast on black is 2.32:1.