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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6D421E — Sepia
#6D421E is a dark moderately saturated orange sitting at 27° 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 #6D421E
- fcf7f3
- f2dece
- e8c5a9
- ddad84
- d39460
- c97b3b
- a7652e
- 834e24
- 5e381a
- 392210
- 140c05
Color schemes using #6D421E
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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#6D421E FAQ
What color is #6D421E?
#6D421E is a shade of sepia in the orange family. It has a hue of 27 degrees, 57% saturation and 27% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6D421E?
#6D421E is rgb(109, 66, 30) in RGB, hsl(27, 57%, 27%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 39%, 72%, 57%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6D421E?
White text on this background reaches 8.58:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.45:1.
What colors go well with #6D421E?
Its direct complement is #1E496C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1E6C68 and #1E226C gives you contrast without the vibration.