Information about #6D5E3B color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #6D5E3B belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(109, 94, 59) — 42.7% red, 36.9% green, 23.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 6 / 20 / 57. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#6D5E3B 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 Limed Gum (#6B5B3D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Khaki Grey (#725F3C) and Yellow Metal (#716338).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(109, 94, 59)), which gives #6D5E3B its character. If you plan to put text on a #6D5E3B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.3:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.3:1. #6D5E3B has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#6D5E3B color variations

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#6D5E3B 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 #6D5E3B

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

Limed Gum color link
Limed Gum

#6B5B3D

Khaki Grey color link
Khaki Grey

#725F3C

Yellow Metal color link
Yellow Metal

#716338

Shingle Fawn color link
Shingle Fawn

#745937

Mud color link
Mud

#70543E

Pickled Bean color link
Pickled Bean

#73553E

Wombat color link
Wombat

#675744

Spark color link
Spark

#695341

#6D5E3B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6D5E3B
  • RGB109, 94, 59
  • CMYK0, 6, 20, 57
  • CSSrgb(109, 94, 59)
  • HSL42°, 30%, 33%
  • HSL Precise42°, 29.762%, 32.941%
  • HSV42°, 46%, 43%
  • HSB42°, 46%, 43%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.427
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.369
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • GLSLvec3(0.427, 0.369, 0.231)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.427, 0.369, 0.231, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.427, 0.369, 0.231)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB42.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB36.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.1%
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID6D5E3B
  • DECIMAL ID7167547
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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