Information about #6B4027 color

#6B4027 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #6B4027 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(107, 64, 39) — 42% red, 25.1% green, 15.3% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 17 / 27 / 58. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#6B4027 is a confidently colored orange that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Semi Sweet Chocolate (#6B4226). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Fudge (#6A3E2A) and Dark Rimu (#704128).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(107, 64, 39)), which gives #6B4027 its character. If you plan to put text on a #6B4027 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.8:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.4:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#6B4027 color variations

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#6B4027 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #6B4027

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Fudge color link
Fudge

#6A3E2A

Dark Rimu color link
Dark Rimu

#704128

Kobicha color link
Kobicha

#6B4423

New Amber color link
New Amber

#6D3B24

Aloewood color link
Aloewood

#6A432D

Dark Brown color link
Dark Brown

#654321

Cafe Royale color link
Cafe Royale

#6A4928

Irish Coffee color link
Irish Coffee

#62422B

Drumbeat color link
Drumbeat

#64432F

Abrownrami color link
Abrownrami

#693B31

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6B4027
  • RGB107, 64, 39
  • CMYK0, 17, 27, 58
  • CSSrgb(107, 64, 39)
  • HSL22°, 47%, 29%
  • HSL Precise22.059°, 46.575%, 28.627%
  • HSV22°, 64%, 42%
  • HSB22°, 64%, 42%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.420
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.251
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.153
  • GLSLvec3(0.420, 0.251, 0.153)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.420, 0.251, 0.153, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.420, 0.251, 0.153)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB42%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB25.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB15.3%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID6B4027
  • DECIMAL ID7028775
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01