Color swatch image showing #6F4E2A with RGB(111,78,42) values
Color swatch image showing #6F4E2A with RGB(111,78,42) values

#6F4E2A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #6F4E2A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#6F4E2A Color Information

#6F4E2A RGB value is (111, 78, 42). The hex color red value is 111, green is 78, and blue is 42. Its HSL format shows a hue of 31°, saturation of 45 percent, and lightness of 30 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 30 percent, 62 percent, 56 percent.

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#6F4E2A Color Meaning

Color #6F4E2A merges forest shadow with desert earth. #6F4E2A deep, muted brown-green evokes leather straps, sun-baked trails, and weathered field gear—suggesting durability through exposure, not polish. Color #6F4E2A avoids the sterility of gray and the sweetness of tan, landing in a zone of seasoned utility. Designers use color #6F4E2A in outdoor apparel, heritage tooling, and minimalist interiors where authenticity matters more than brightness. Neuroaesthetic studies show that low-chroma warm neutrals like color #6F4E2A reduce cognitive load in complex environments, allowing texture and form to take precedence. Culturally, #6F4E2A references expedition history, artisan workshops, and regenerative land practices. Paired with bone white or rust, color #6F4E2A creates palettes that feel excavated, not designed—rooted in use, not trend.

Color Conversion

Convert #6F4E2A 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
#6F4E2A
RGB
rgb(111, 78, 42)
HSL
hsl(31°, 45%, 30%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 30%, 62%, 56%)
HSV
hsv(31°, 62%, 44%)
XYZ
9.6979 8.9955 3.4157
Yxy
8.9955 0.4386 0.4069
Hunter Lab
29.9925 0.3201 0.5639
CIE-Lab
35.9755 9.6085 26.5365

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red111 / 255 (44%)
44%
Green78 / 255 (31%)
31%
Blue42 / 255 (16%)
16%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta30 / 100 (30%)
30%
Yellow62 / 100 (62%)
62%
Key (Black)56 / 100 (56%)
56%

Color Variations

#6F4E2A 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

#6F4E2A 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 #6F4E2A 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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#6F4E2A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

7.50:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.50:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.50:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #6F4E2A 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

#6F4E2A

protanopia

#616033

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #6F4E2A;

Text Color

color: #6F4E2A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #6F4E2A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #6F4E2A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #6F4E2A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6F4E2A 0%, #45301a 100%);

#6F4E2A Color FAQs

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