Classic Brown Color – #6a493d: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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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 Shades
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Triadic colors
Tints or lighter colors
Darker colors
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#6a493d
Classic Brown Color Codes and Information
Complete breakdown of the color Classic Brown:
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #6a493d |
| RGB | rgb(106,73,61) |
| HSL | hsl(16,26.9%,32.7%) |
| CMYK | 0, 31, 42, 58 |
| HSV | 16, 42, 42 |
| RGB % | 42, 29, 24 |
| XYZ | 9.2, 8.2, 5.5 |
| LAB | 34.4, 12.3, 13 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 42% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 7.97 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.63 (fails WCAG AA) |
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Grey Brown
#8d8468

Brown Grey
#964e02

Warm Brown
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Muddy Brown
#984218

Hot Brown
#b5651d

Light Brown
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Dirty Brown
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