Information about #6C3D1D color

#6C3D1D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #6C3D1D belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(108, 61, 29) — 42.4% red, 23.9% green, 11.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 18 / 31 / 58. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #6C3D1D reads as a confidently colored orange and holds a balanced mid-tone. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Peru Tan (#733D1F). Its next-closest registered neighbors are New Amber (#6D3B24) and Deep Ochre (#733D1A).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(108, 61, 29)), which gives #6C3D1D its character. If you plan to put text on a #6C3D1D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.3:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#6C3D1D color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#6C3D1D 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 #6C3D1D

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

Peru Tan color link
Peru Tan

#733D1F

New Amber color link
New Amber

#6D3B24

Deep Ochre color link
Deep Ochre

#733D1A

Kobicha color link
Kobicha

#6B4423

Dark Brown color link
Dark Brown

#654321

Sepia color link
Sepia

#704214

Dark Rimu color link
Dark Rimu

#704128

Fudge color link
Fudge

#6A3E2A

Pueblo color link
Pueblo

#6E3326

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6C3D1D
  • RGB108, 61, 29
  • CMYK0, 18, 31, 58
  • CSSrgb(108, 61, 29)
  • HSL24°, 58%, 27%
  • HSL Precise24.304°, 57.664%, 26.863%
  • HSV24°, 73%, 42%
  • HSB24°, 73%, 42%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.424
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.239
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.114
  • GLSLvec3(0.424, 0.239, 0.114)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.424, 0.239, 0.114, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.424, 0.239, 0.114)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB42.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.4%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID6C3D1D
  • DECIMAL ID7093533
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01