Information about #6E5E59 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #6E5E59 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(110, 94, 89) — 43.1% red, 36.9% green, 34.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 6 / 8 / 57. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#6E5E59 is a calm, restrained earthy red that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Plain Mouse (#6E5F57). Nearby in the Register you will also find Dorado (#6E5F56) and Zambezi (#6B5A5A).

In RGB terms — rgb(110, 94, 89) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #6E5E59 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.4:1. #6E5E59 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#6E5E59 color variations

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#6E5E59 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

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

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

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

Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme

Square

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

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #6E5E59

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

Plain Mouse color link
Plain Mouse

#6E5F57

Dorado color link
Dorado

#6E5F56

Zambezi color link
Zambezi

#6B5A5A

Kabul color link
Kabul

#6C5E53

Half Oilskin color link
Half Oilskin

#726459

Dakota color link
Dakota

#745D55

Buffalo color link
Buffalo

#765F57

Pure Pewter color link
Pure Pewter

#666156

Half Masala color link
Half Masala

#67635C

Echidna color link
Echidna

#745F52

#6E5E59 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6E5E59
  • RGB110, 94, 89
  • CMYK0, 6, 8, 57
  • HSL14°, 11%, 39%
  • HSL Precise14.286°, 10.553%, 39.02%
  • HSV14°, 19%, 43%
  • HSB14°, 19%, 43%
  • HEX ID6E5E59
  • DECIMAL ID7233113
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB43.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB36.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB34.9%
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