Color swatch image showing #6D6553 with RGB(109,101,83) values

#6D6553 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #6D6553 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#6D6553 Color Information

#6D6553 RGB value is (109, 101, 83). The hex color red value is 109, green is 101, and blue is 83. Its HSL format shows a hue of 42°, saturation of 14 percent, and lightness of 38 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 7 percent, 24 percent, 57 percent.

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#6D6553 Color Meaning

Color #6D6553 embodies neutrality, calm discernment, and reflective stability. In color psychology, #6D6553 supports clear thinking, emotional moderation, and unobtrusive observation. In cultures and history, color #6D6553 has been used in traditional architecture, textiles, and decorative arts to convey balance, subtle elegance, and timeless practicality. From a spiritual perspective, color #6D6553 signifies grounded awareness, patient reflection, and mindful steadiness. #6D6553 encourages deliberate engagement and measured responses in complex situations.

Color Conversion

Convert #6D6553 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
#6D6553
RGB
rgb(109, 101, 83)
HSL
hsl(42°, 14%, 38%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 7%, 24%, 57%)
HSV
hsv(42°, 24%, 43%)
XYZ
12.5217 13.1831 10.0682
Yxy
13.1831 0.3500 0.3685
Hunter Lab
36.3085 -0.0028 0.4587
CIE-Lab
43.0379 -0.0573 11.3493

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red109 / 255 (43%)
43%
Green101 / 255 (40%)
40%
Blue83 / 255 (33%)
33%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta7 / 100 (7%)
Yellow24 / 100 (24%)
24%
Key (Black)57 / 100 (57%)
57%

Color Variations

#6D6553 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

#6D6553 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 #6D6553 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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#6D6553

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.77:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.77:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.77:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #6D6553 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

#6D6553

protanopia

#6a6957

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #6D6553;

Text Color

color: #6D6553;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #6D6553;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #6D655340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #6D6553;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6D6553 0%, #433e32 100%);

#6D6553 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #6D6553 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.