#6D511D Color Information

Hex color code: #6D511D

A muted orange shade, #6D511D appears as (109, 81, 29) in RGB and (39°, 58%, 27%) in HSL. It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameSaddle Brown
HEX
#6D511D
RGB
109, 81, 29
HSL
39°, 58%, 27%
CMYK
0%, 26%, 73%, 57%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #6D511D;
background-color: #6D511D;
border-color: #6D511D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #6D511D;
border: 2px solid #6D511D;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#6D511D]
text-[#6D511D]
border-[#6D511D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_6D511D]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6D511D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #6D511D; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #6D511D; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #6D511D; background-color: #6D511D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #6D511D20; border-left: 4px solid #6D511D; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #6D511D; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #6D511D in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

109, 81, 29

Red: 109 / Green: 81 / Blue: 29

HSL

39°, 58%, 27%

Hue: 39° / Saturation: 58% / Lightness: 27%

CMYK

0%, 26%, 73%, 57%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 26% / Yellow: 73% / Key: 57%

What color is #6D511D?

#6D511D is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #6D511D to RGB:

rgb(109, 81, 29)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #6D511D to HSL:

hsl(39, 58%, 27%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #6D511D to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 26%, 73%, 57%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted orange tone, #6D511D has RGB (109, 81, 29) and HSL (39°, 58%, 27%). Known for evoking optimism and creativity, this orange-yellow hue is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #6D511D is #1D396D, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #6D291D.

Use #6D511D in CSS: color: #6D511D or background-color: #6D511D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #6D511D

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 2.84:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6D511D?

#6D511D is a muted orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #6D511D?

#6D511D in RGB is (109, 81, 29) - 109 red, 81 green, and 29 blue.

How to use #6D511D in CSS?

Use #6D511D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #6D511D?

#1D396D (complementary), #6D291D (analogous), and #30240D (lighter shade) work well with #6D511D.