#6B442B Color Information
#6B442B RGB value is (107, 68, 43). The hex color red value is 107, green is 68, and blue is 43. Its HSL format shows a hue of 23°, saturation of 43 percent, and lightness of 29 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 36 percent, 60 percent, 58 percent.
#6B442B Color Meaning
Color #6B442B embodies meditative austerity, tea-stained silence, and disciplined simplicity. Named after Japanese brown tea (#6B442B), #6B442B warm, near-black brown (RGB 107, 68, 35) mirrors matcha froth, roasted barley, and unglazed pottery. Color #6B442B rejects ornament—its value lies in texture, not vibrancy. Designers use #6B442B in wabi-sabi interiors, minimalist typography, and ceramic branding to evoke quiet reverence. Psychologically, color #6B442B lowers visual stimulation, supporting mindfulness and deliberate action. Unlike stark black, #6B442B absorbs light with warmth, reducing eye strain in print and screen media. Culturally, #6B442B ties to Zen tea ceremonies, where every shade reflects intentionality—no color is accidental. Symbolically, color #6B442B represents humility as strength. #6B442B’s the color of hands that work slowly, tools that age gracefully, and moments observed without commentary. In branding, #6B442B signals heritage through restraint—not legacy through loudness.
Color Conversion
Convert #6B442B 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.
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Color Variations
#6B442B 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
#6B442B 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 #6B442B 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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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #6B442B 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.
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#6B442B Color FAQs
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