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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6D3F22 — Walnut
#6D3F22 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 #6D3F22
- fbf6f3
- f0dcd0
- e5c2ac
- daa888
- ce8d65
- c37341
- a25e33
- 7e4928
- 5b341d
- 372011
- 130b06
Color schemes using #6D3F22
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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#6D3F22 FAQ
What color is #6D3F22?
#6D3F22 is a shade of walnut in the orange family. It has a hue of 23 degrees, 52% saturation and 28% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6D3F22?
#6D3F22 is rgb(109, 63, 34) in RGB, hsl(23, 52%, 28%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 42%, 69%, 57%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6D3F22?
White text on this background reaches 8.81:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.38:1.
What colors go well with #6D3F22?
Its direct complement is #22506D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #226D64 and #222B6D gives you contrast without the vibration.