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#6C2E21 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #6C2E21 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#6C2E21 Color Information

#6C2E21 RGB value is (108, 46, 33). The hex color red value is 108, green is 46, and blue is 33. Its HSL format shows a hue of 10°, saturation of 53 percent, and lightness of 28 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 57 percent, 69 percent, 58 percent.

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#6C2E21 Color Meaning

Color #6C2E21(Organ) (#6C2E21) signifies deep groundedness, earthy strength, and subtle composure. Its dark reddish-brown tone evokes aged wood and rich earth. Liver (Organ) (#6C2E21) encourages focused attention, calm observation, and steady energy. In design, Liver (Organ) (#6C2E21) complements muted, natural, or rustic palettes, adding visual weight and stability. #6C2E21 embodies endurance, grounded warmth, and composed elegance. #6C2E21 tone promotes reflection, attentive focus, and a sense of rooted presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #6C2E21 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
#6C2E21
RGB
rgb(108, 46, 33)
HSL
hsl(10°, 53%, 28%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 57%, 69%, 58%)
HSV
hsv(10°, 69%, 42%)
XYZ
7.4359 5.2519 2.0607
Yxy
5.2519 0.5042 0.3561
Hunter Lab
22.9170 0.5207 0.2471
CIE-Lab
27.4408 26.6009 21.5998

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red108 / 255 (42%)
42%
Green46 / 255 (18%)
18%
Blue33 / 255 (13%)
13%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta57 / 100 (57%)
57%
Yellow69 / 100 (69%)
69%
Key (Black)58 / 100 (58%)
58%

Color Variations

#6C2E21 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

#6C2E21 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 #6C2E21 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+)

10.24:1
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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

10.24:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

10.24:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #6C2E21 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

#6C2E21

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #6C2E21;

Text Color

color: #6C2E21;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #6C2E21;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #6C2E2140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #6C2E21;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6C2E21 0%, #441d15 100%);

#6C2E21 Color FAQs

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