Color swatch image showing #6C540F with RGB(108,84,15) values
Color swatch image showing #6C540F with RGB(108,84,15) values

#6C540F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #6C540F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#6C540F Color Information

#6C540F RGB value is (108, 84, 15). The hex color red value is 108, green is 84, and blue is 15. Its HSL format shows a hue of 45°, saturation of 76 percent, and lightness of 24 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 22 percent, 86 percent, 58 percent.

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#6C540F Color Meaning

Color #6C540F conveys practicality, groundedness, and earthy resilience. #6C540F muted brown tone mirrors natural soil and worn terrain, suggesting endurance and subtle strength. Consequently, color #6C540F offers a stable, unassuming presence that encourages thoughtful action. Psychologically, color #6C540F promotes calm focus and reliability. #6C540F reduces distraction and supports careful planning, making #6C540F suitable for structured environments. Symbolically, color #6C540F connects to agrarian life, humility, and sustained effort. Spiritually, #6C540F represents patient growth, connection to the earth, and quiet perseverance.

Color Conversion

Convert #6C540F 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
#6C540F
RGB
rgb(108, 84, 15)
HSL
hsl(45°, 76%, 24%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 22%, 86%, 58%)
HSV
hsv(45°, 86%, 42%)
XYZ
9.4409 9.5633 1.8002
Yxy
9.5633 0.4538 0.4597
Hunter Lab
30.9246 0.1010 0.7851
CIE-Lab
37.0469 2.9083 40.5091

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red108 / 255 (42%)
42%
Green84 / 255 (33%)
33%
Blue15 / 255 (6%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta22 / 100 (22%)
22%
Yellow86 / 100 (86%)
86%
Key (Black)58 / 100 (58%)
58%

Color Variations

#6C540F 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

#6C540F 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 #6C540F 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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#6C540F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

7.21:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.21:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.21:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #6C540F 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

#6C540F

protanopia

#626120

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #6C540F;

Text Color

color: #6C540F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #6C540F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #6C540F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #6C540F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6C540F 0%, #453609 100%);

#6C540F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #6C540F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.