Information about #6C4557 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #6C4557 is classified in the Register under the Rose Color Family, with Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(108, 69, 87) (42.4% red, 27.1% green, 34.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 15 / 8 / 58 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#6C4557 is a calm, restrained rose that sits comfortably between light and dark. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Cordite (#6D4658). Nearby in the Register you will also find Finn (#694554) and Spellbound (#6D4A4E).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(108, 69, 87)), which gives #6C4557 its character. If you plan to put text on a #6C4557 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.6:1. #6C4557 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#6C4557 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#6C4557 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#6C4557 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#6C4557 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#6C4557 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#6C4557 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes
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Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme
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Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme
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Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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Nearest named colors to #6C4557

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Cordite color link
Cordite

#6D4658

Finn color link
Finn

#694554

Spellbound color link
Spellbound

#6D4A4E

Deep Tuscan Red color link
Deep Tuscan Red

#66424D

Eggplant color link
Eggplant

#614051

Brownish Purple color link
Brownish Purple

#76424E

Galaxy color link
Galaxy

#63464B

Minx color link
Minx

#68535B

Grape Mouse color link
Grape Mouse

#63424B

Crossroads color link
Crossroads

#734949

Purplish Brown color link
Purplish Brown

#6B4247

Dirty Purple color link
Dirty Purple

#734A65

#6C4557 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6C4557
  • RGB108, 69, 87
  • CMYK0, 15, 8, 58
  • HSL332°, 22%, 35%
  • HSL Precise332.308°, 22.034%, 34.706%
  • HSV332°, 36%, 42%
  • HSB332°, 36%, 42%
  • HEX ID6C4557
  • DECIMAL ID7095639
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Rose
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB42.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB27.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB34.1%
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