Color swatch image showing #6B4418 with RGB(107,68,24) values
Color swatch image showing #6B4418 with RGB(107,68,24) values

#6B4418 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #6B4418 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#6B4418 Color Information

#6B4418 RGB value is (107, 68, 24). The hex color red value is 107, green is 68, and blue is 24. Its HSL format shows a hue of 32°, saturation of 63 percent, and lightness of 26 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 36 percent, 78 percent, 58 percent.

#6B4418 color swatch
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#6B4418 Color Meaning

Color #6B4418 conveys warmth, endurance, and classic sophistication. #6B4418 deep brown color #6B4418 evokes aged wood, leather, and antique imagery. Psychologically, #6B4418 fosters stability, reflection, and emotional grounding, supporting patience and deliberate decision-making. Culturally, color #6B4418 appears in photography, design, and heritage art, symbolizing tradition, authenticity, and timelessness. Spiritually, #6B4418 channels rootedness, resilience, and calm presence, encouraging mindfulness, composure, and a grounded connection to history. Its rich, warm tone communicates reliability and depth.

Color Conversion

Convert #6B4418 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
#6B4418
RGB
rgb(107, 68, 24)
HSL
hsl(32°, 63%, 26%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 36%, 78%, 58%)
HSV
hsv(32°, 78%, 42%)
XYZ
8.2954 7.3260 1.8410
Yxy
7.3260 0.4750 0.4195
Hunter Lab
27.0666 0.3352 0.4895
CIE-Lab
32.5378 12.5724 32.3532

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red107 / 255 (42%)
42%
Green68 / 255 (27%)
27%
Blue24 / 255 (9%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta36 / 100 (36%)
36%
Yellow78 / 100 (78%)
78%
Key (Black)58 / 100 (58%)
58%

Color Variations

#6B4418 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

#6B4418 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 #6B4418 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.

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#6B4418

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

8.52:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

8.52:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

8.52:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #6B4418 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

#6B4418

protanopia

#5a5a23

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #6B4418;

Text Color

color: #6B4418;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #6B4418;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #6B441840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #6B4418;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6B4418 0%, #442c10 100%);

#6B4418 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #6B4418 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.