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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6B3E23 — Walnut
#6B3E23 is a dark moderately saturated orange sitting at 23° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #6B3E23
- fbf6f3
- f0dcd0
- e4c2ad
- d9a889
- cd8d66
- c27342
- a15e34
- 7e4929
- 5a351d
- 372012
- 130b06
Color schemes using #6B3E23
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#6B3E23 FAQ
What color is #6B3E23?
#6B3E23 is a shade of walnut in the orange family. It has a hue of 23 degrees, 51% saturation and 28% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6B3E23?
#6B3E23 is rgb(107, 62, 35) in RGB, hsl(23, 51%, 28%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 42%, 67%, 58%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6B3E23?
White text on this background reaches 8.98:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.34:1.
What colors go well with #6B3E23?
Its direct complement is #23506C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #236C63 and #232B6C gives you contrast without the vibration.