Color swatch image showing #6A5F30 with RGB(106,95,48) values

#6A5F30 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #6A5F30 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#6A5F30 Color Information

#6A5F30 RGB value is (106, 95, 48). The hex color red value is 106, green is 95, and blue is 48. Its HSL format shows a hue of 49°, saturation of 38 percent, and lightness of 30 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 10 percent, 55 percent, 58 percent.

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#6A5F30 Color Meaning

Color #6A5F30 communicates stoic endurance, muted discipline, and shadowed resilience. #6A5F30 dark, olive-leaning neutral (RGB 106, 95, 49) merges the earthiness of khaki with the restraint of grey, creating a tone that feels both grounded and withdrawn. Unlike bold military greens, color #6A5F30 suggests camouflage through stillness, not aggression—like dry brush in twilight or weathered canvas tents. Its low lightness and moderate saturation absorb ambient light, reducing visual noise in complex compositions. Historically, such hues appeared in field uniforms designed for prolonged exposure, where fading was inevitable and visibility a liability. Thus, color #6A5F30 carries connotations of patience, observation, and strategic silence. In contemporary design, #6A5F30 serves as a sophisticated base for luxury outdoor brands or archival fashion lines that emphasize longevity over trend. #6A5F30 pairs effectively with rust, cream, or slate to build palettes rooted in natural degradation and renewal. From a perceptual standpoint, color #6A5F30 supports deep focus by minimizing chromatic distraction. Neuroaesthetic studies suggest that desaturated, medium-dark tones like #6A5F30 activate the brain’s default mode network—associated with introspection and narrative thinking. Symbolically, #6A5F30 rejects performance in favor of presence. Spiritually, color #6A5F30 echoes the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi: beauty in impermanence, humility in texture, and strength in quiet decay.

Color Conversion

Convert #6A5F30 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#6A5F30
RGB
rgb(106, 95, 48)
HSL
hsl(49°, 38%, 30%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 10%, 55%, 58%)
HSV
hsv(49°, 55%, 42%)
XYZ
10.5696 11.4620 4.4516
Yxy
11.4620 0.3991 0.4328
Hunter Lab
33.8556 -0.1022 0.8012
CIE-Lab
40.3479 -2.4374 28.2521

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red106 / 255 (42%)
42%
Green95 / 255 (37%)
37%
Blue48 / 255 (19%)
19%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta10 / 100 (10%)
Yellow55 / 100 (55%)
55%
Key (Black)58 / 100 (58%)
58%

Color Variations

#6A5F30 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#6A5F30 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #6A5F30 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#6A5F30

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #6A5F30 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#6A5F30

protanopia

#65653b

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #6A5F30;

Text Color

color: #6A5F30;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #6A5F30;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #6A5F3040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #6A5F30;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6A5F30 0%, #423b1d 100%);

#6A5F30 Color FAQs

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