Information about #6D5E5A color

#6D5E5A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #6D5E5A is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(109, 94, 90) — 42.7% red, 36.9% green, 35.3% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 6 / 7 / 57. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#6D5E5A presents itself as a calm, restrained red — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Plain Mouse (#6E5F57). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Dorado (#6E5F56) and Zambezi (#6B5A5A).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(109, 94, 90)), which gives #6D5E5A its character. If you plan to put text on a #6D5E5A background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.4:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#6D5E5A color variations

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#6D5E5A 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 #6D5E5A

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

Plain Mouse color link
Plain Mouse

#6E5F57

Dorado color link
Dorado

#6E5F56

Zambezi color link
Zambezi

#6B5A5A

Kabul color link
Kabul

#6C5E53

Half Oilskin color link
Half Oilskin

#726459

Half Masala color link
Half Masala

#67635C

Pure Pewter color link
Pure Pewter

#666156

Dakota color link
Dakota

#745D55

Buffalo color link
Buffalo

#765F57

#6D5E5A color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6D5E5A
  • RGB109, 94, 90
  • CMYK0, 6, 7, 57
  • CSSrgb(109, 94, 90)
  • HSL13°, 10%, 39%
  • HSL Precise12.632°, 9.548%, 39.02%
  • HSV13°, 17%, 43%
  • HSB13°, 17%, 43%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.427
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.369
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.353
  • GLSLvec3(0.427, 0.369, 0.353)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.427, 0.369, 0.353, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.427, 0.369, 0.353)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB42.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB36.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB35.3%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID6D5E5A
  • DECIMAL ID7167578
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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