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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6C4E1E — Sepia
#6C4E1E is a dark moderately saturated orange sitting at 37° 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 #6C4E1E
- fcf8f3
- f2e4ce
- e8d0a9
- ddbb84
- d3a760
- c9933b
- a7792e
- 835e24
- 5e441a
- 392910
- 140e05
Color schemes using #6C4E1E
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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#6C4E1E FAQ
What color is #6C4E1E?
#6C4E1E is a shade of sepia in the orange family. It has a hue of 37 degrees, 57% saturation and 27% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6C4E1E?
#6C4E1E is rgb(108, 78, 30) in RGB, hsl(37, 57%, 27%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 28%, 72%, 58%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6C4E1E?
White text on this background reaches 7.65:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.75:1.
What colors go well with #6C4E1E?
Its direct complement is #1E3C6C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1E636C and #271E6C gives you contrast without the vibration.