Information about #6E3E21 color

#6E3E21 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #6E3E21 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(110, 62, 33) (43.1% red, 24.3% green, 12.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 19 / 30 / 57 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#6E3E21 presents itself as a clearly saturated warm orange — one 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 almost identical to New Amber (#6D3B24). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Peru Tan (#733D1F) and Kobicha (#6B4423).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(110, 62, 33)), which gives #6E3E21 its character. If you plan to put text on a #6E3E21 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.8:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.4:1. No one has named #6E3E21 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#6E3E21 color variations

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

#6E3E21 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 #6E3E21

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

New Amber color link
New Amber

#6D3B24

Peru Tan color link
Peru Tan

#733D1F

Kobicha color link
Kobicha

#6B4423

Dark Rimu color link
Dark Rimu

#704128

Deep Ochre color link
Deep Ochre

#733D1A

Fudge color link
Fudge

#6A3E2A

Dark Brown color link
Dark Brown

#654321

Desperado color link
Desperado

#753929

Pueblo color link
Pueblo

#6E3326

Warm Kwila color link
Warm Kwila

#753A2A

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6E3E21
  • RGB110, 62, 33
  • CMYK0, 19, 30, 57
  • CSSrgb(110, 62, 33)
  • HSL23°, 54%, 28%
  • HSL Precise22.597°, 53.846%, 28.039%
  • HSV23°, 70%, 43%
  • HSB23°, 70%, 43%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.431
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.243
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.129
  • GLSLvec3(0.431, 0.243, 0.129)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.431, 0.243, 0.129, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.431, 0.243, 0.129)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB43.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB24.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.9%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID6E3E21
  • DECIMAL ID7224865
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01