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#6C3B40 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #6C3B40 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#6C3B40 Color Information

#6C3B40 RGB value is (108, 59, 64). The hex color red value is 108, green is 59, and blue is 64. Its HSL format shows a hue of 354°, saturation of 29 percent, and lightness of33 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 45 percent, 41 percent, 58percent.

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#6C3B40 Color Meaning

Color #6C3B40 embodies vinous richness, regional heritage, and earth-integrated elegance. Color #6C3B40 is a deep, slightly purplish brown named after the Native American tribe and the grape variety they cultivated. #6C3B40 hue carries the weight of soil, wine skins, and autumn leaves—organic, complex, and slightly fermented. In agricultural branding, color #6C3B40 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 #6C3B40 functions as a sophisticated neutral. #6C3B40 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—#6C3B40 can read as black on mobile—but when lit correctly, color #6C3B40 reveals subtle red undertones that add warmth. Consumer studies show higher perceived value in products using #6C3B40 tone versus standard browns. Culturally, color #6C3B40 honors indigenous knowledge and land stewardship. #6C3B40 appears in heritage food labels, museum exhibits, and slow-fashion as a symbol of respect for origin. Spiritually, #6C3B40 connects to the root chakra’s communal aspect: belonging through shared soil. Designers use color #6C3B40 when legacy must feel lived, not displayed. Its richness is earned, not applied.

Color Conversion

Convert #6C3B40 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
#6C3B40
RGB
rgb(108, 59, 64)
HSL
hsl(354°, 29%, 33%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 45%, 41%, 58%)
HSV
hsv(354°, 45%, 42%)
XYZ
8.6737 6.6862 5.6839
Yxy
6.6862 0.4122 0.3177
Hunter Lab
25.8577 0.5574 0.1217
CIE-Lab
31.0817 22.1704 6.4286

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red108 / 255 (42%)
42%
Green59 / 255 (23%)
23%
Blue64 / 255 (25%)
25%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta45 / 100 (45%)
45%
Yellow41 / 100 (41%)
41%
Key (Black)58 / 100 (58%)
58%

Color Variations

#6C3B40 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

#6C3B40 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 #6C3B40 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

8.98:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

8.98:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #6C3B40 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

#6C3B40

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #6C3B40;

Text Color

color: #6C3B40;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #6C3B40;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #6C3B4040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #6C3B40;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6C3B40 0%, #432528 100%);

#6C3B40 Color FAQs

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