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#6D353C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #6D353C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#6D353C Color Information

#6D353C RGB value is (109, 53, 60). The hex color red value is 109, green is 53, and blue is 60. Its HSL format shows a hue of 353°, saturation of 35 percent, and lightness of32 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 51 percent, 45 percent, 57percent.

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#6D353C Color Meaning

Color #6D353C embodies vinous richness, regional heritage, and earth-integrated elegance. Color #6D353C is a deep, slightly purplish brown named after the Native American tribe and the grape variety they cultivated. #6D353C hue carries the weight of soil, wine skins, and autumn leaves—organic, complex, and slightly fermented. In agricultural branding, color #6D353C signals terroir: flavor shaped by place. Color psychology links such tones to perceived authenticity and craftsmanship, especially in food, wine, and artisanal goods. In design, color #6D353C functions as a sophisticated neutral. #6D353C pairs beautifully with olive, mustard, and parchment, creating palettes that feel rooted but not rustic. Print applications shine on uncoated stocks, where its matte depth enhances tactile luxury. Digital use requires luminance adjustment—#6D353C can read as black on mobile—but when lit correctly, color #6D353C reveals subtle red undertones that add warmth. Consumer studies show higher perceived value in products using #6D353C tone versus standard browns. Culturally, color #6D353C honors indigenous knowledge and land stewardship. #6D353C appears in heritage food labels, museum exhibits, and slow-fashion as a symbol of respect for origin. Spiritually, #6D353C connects to the root chakra’s communal aspect: belonging through shared soil. Designers use color #6D353C when legacy must feel lived, not displayed. Its richness is earned, not applied.

Color Conversion

Convert #6D353C 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
#6D353C
RGB
rgb(109, 53, 60)
HSL
hsl(353°, 35%, 32%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 51%, 45%, 57%)
HSV
hsv(353°, 51%, 43%)
XYZ
8.3954 6.1237 5.0145
Yxy
6.1237 0.4298 0.3135
Hunter Lab
24.7461 0.5924 0.1206
CIE-Lab
29.7223 25.5957 7.1428

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red109 / 255 (43%)
43%
Green53 / 255 (21%)
21%
Blue60 / 255 (24%)
24%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta51 / 100 (51%)
51%
Yellow45 / 100 (45%)
45%
Key (Black)57 / 100 (57%)
57%

Color Variations

#6D353C 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

#6D353C 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 #6D353C 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.44:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.44:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #6D353C 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

#6D353C

protanopia

#55543a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #6D353C;

Text Color

color: #6D353C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #6D353C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #6D353C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #6D353C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6D353C 0%, #442125 100%);

#6D353C Color FAQs

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