analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6B5941 — Coffee
#6B5941 is a dark desaturated brown sitting at 34° 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 #6B5941
- f9f8f6
- e7e1d8
- d6cabb
- c4b39e
- b29d81
- a08664
- 846e51
- 67563f
- 4a3e2d
- 2d251c
- 100d0a
Color schemes using #6B5941
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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#6B5941 FAQ
What color is #6B5941?
#6B5941 is a shade of coffee in the brown family. It has a hue of 34 degrees, 24% saturation and 34% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6B5941?
#6B5941 is rgb(107, 89, 65) in RGB, hsl(34, 24%, 34%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 17%, 39%, 58%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6B5941?
White text on this background reaches 6.71:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.13:1.
What colors go well with #6B5941?
Its direct complement is #42546C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #42696C and #45426C gives you contrast without the vibration.