#6F501E

#6F501E

Overview

#6F501E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 111, 80, 30, in HSL 37.0°, 57.4%, 27.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 27.9%, 73.0%, 56.5%. The nearest named color is RAL 8008 Olive Brown.

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Color Values

HEX

#6F501E

RGB

111, 80, 30

HSL

37.0, 57.4%, 27.6%

HSV

37.0, 73.0%, 43.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 27.9%, 73.0%, 56.5%

OKLCH

0.4544 0.0777 76.3

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: #6F501E;
color: #6F501E;
border-color: #6F501E;
Nearest Tailwind: Yellow 900 #713F12

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.39:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.84:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #6F501E?

RGB(111, 80, 30) · HSL(37.0, 57.4%, 27.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 27.9%, 73.0%, 56.5%)

Does #6F501E meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.39:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #6F501E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #6F501E background; contrast on black is 2.84:1.