Classic Brown Color – #6a493d: Codes and Complete Breakdown

Well-oiled saddle leather with a couple of seasons on it. Classic brown color (#6a493d) functions as an all-purpose neutral in any earthy palette. Add cream and one bright accent and the layout suddenly feels grown-up and welcoming.

Classic Brown color

Classic Brown Color Shades

Complementary colors

  1. #6A493D

  2. #3D5E6A

Triadic colors

  1. #6A493D

  2. #3D6A49

  3. #493D6A

Tints or lighter colors

  1. #8A5F50

  2. #A77766

  3. #B99486

  4. #CCB1A7

  5. #DFCDC7

Darker colors

  1. #49332A

  2. #291C18

  3. #090605

Analogous colors

  1. #6A3D5E

  2. #6A3D47

  3. #6A493D

  4. #6A5F3D

  5. #5E6A3D

Monochromatic colors

  1. #40241A

  2. #613A2D

  3. #7F5241

  4. #9A6A59

  5. #AB887C

#6a493d

Classic Brown Color Codes and Information

Complete breakdown of the color Classic Brown:

Data TypeValues/Details
Hex#6a493d
RGBrgb(106,73,61)
HSLhsl(16,26.9%,32.7%)
CMYK0, 31, 42, 58
HSV16, 42, 42
RGB %42, 29, 24
XYZ9.2, 8.2, 5.5
LAB34.4, 12.3, 13
Color CategoryDark
Color FamilyPeach/Orange
Saturation42%
TemperatureWarm
Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff)7.97 (passes WCAG AA)
Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000)2.63 (fails WCAG AA)

Similar Colors to Classic Brown Color

  1. #7f7053

    grey brown color 7f7053

    Grey Brown

  2. #8d8468

    brown grey color 8d8468

    Brown Grey

  3. #964e02

    warm brown color 964e02

    Warm Brown

  4. #886806

    muddy brown color 886806

    Muddy Brown

  5. #984218

    hot brown color 984218

    Hot Brown

  6. #b5651d

    light brown color b5651d

    Light Brown

  7. #b5651e

    dirty brown color b5651e

    Dirty Brown

  8. #644117

    pullman brown color 644117

    Pullman Brown

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