Information about #6D4C40 color

#6D4C40 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #6D4C40 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(109, 76, 64) — 42.7% red, 29.8% green, 25.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 13 / 18 / 57. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#6D4C40 is a softly balanced orange that sits comfortably between light and dark. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Spice (#6C4F3F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Lumberjack (#724B43) and Catapult (#685143).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(109, 76, 64)), which gives #6D4C40 its character. If you plan to put text on a #6D4C40 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.8:1. #6D4C40 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#6D4C40 color variations

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#6D4C40 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 #6D4C40

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

Spice color link
Spice

#6C4F3F

Lumberjack color link
Lumberjack

#724B43

Catapult color link
Catapult

#685143

Painite color link
Painite

#6B4947

Spark color link
Spark

#695341

Mud color link
Mud

#70543E

Old Copper color link
Old Copper

#73503B

Liver color link
Liver

#674C47

Rose Ebony color link
Rose Ebony

#674846

Coffee color link
Coffee

#6F4E37

Quincy color link
Quincy

#6A5445

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6D4C40
  • RGB109, 76, 64
  • CMYK0, 13, 18, 57
  • CSSrgb(109, 76, 64)
  • HSL16°, 26%, 34%
  • HSL Precise16°, 26.012%, 33.922%
  • HSV16°, 41%, 43%
  • HSB16°, 41%, 43%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.427
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.298
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.251
  • GLSLvec3(0.427, 0.298, 0.251)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.427, 0.298, 0.251, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.427, 0.298, 0.251)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB42.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB29.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.1%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID6D4C40
  • DECIMAL ID7162944
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01