What color is #6B491F?

#6B491F is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(107, 73, 31), and in HSL hsl(33, 55%, 27%).

Is #6B491F accessible as text?

On white, #6B491F has a contrast ratio of 8.08:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.60:1 (fails). For text placed on #6B491F, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #6B491F?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-900 (#733E0A).

What colors go well with #6B491F?

#6B491F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1F416B. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #6B491F below.

Is #6B491F good for buttons?

#6B491F works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #6B491F — black text only reaches 2.60:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #6B491F the same as CSS saddlebrown?

No — #6B491F is not the CSS named color saddlebrown, but saddlebrown (#8B4513) is the closest CSS named color.

#6B491F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #6B491F

Not just a swatch — here's how #6B491F works with other colors. Named schemes with #6B491F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #6B491F Secondary #B46619 Accent #727945 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Sepia as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #6B491F Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #EFE3D0 Accent #919867 Secondary #3B3833

Sepia anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #6B491F Secondary #794B23 Surface #E9DAC0 Accent #40503C Anchor #5B222A

Sepia plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #6B491F Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B54 Accent #94986F Anchor #3E2C20

Sepia holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #6B491F Secondary #837669 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Sepia is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Sepia carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #6B491F actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 71/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 40/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 55/100

Moderate

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 91/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 75/100

High

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 60/100

High

Restrained and premium — deep, quiet, high-end packaging and fashion.

Brand distinctiveness 20/100

Very low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 71/100

High

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 34/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #6B491F with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with white label. AAA

Body text Passes on white at 16px and above. Pass

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 8.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E9DBCB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #6B621F — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #6B491F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #6B491F;
  --color-base-rgb: 107 73 31;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(43.4% 0.074 69.3);
  --color-50: #FCF8F3;
  --color-100: #F6ECDF;
  --color-200: #EDD8C0;
  --color-300: #DBBB94;
  --color-400: #C79E6B;
  --color-500: #AB7F4A;
  --color-600: #83643F;
  --color-700: #5E4A31;
  --color-800: #3E3223;
  --color-900: #261F17;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  sepia: {
    50: '#FCF8F3',
    100: '#F6ECDF',
    200: '#EDD8C0',
    300: '#DBBB94',
    400: '#C79E6B',
    500: '#AB7F4A',
    600: '#83643F',
    700: '#5E4A31',
    800: '#3E3223',
    900: '#261F17',
  },
}

$base: #6B491F;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FCF8F3;
$base-100: #F6ECDF;
$base-200: #EDD8C0;
$base-300: #DBBB94;
$base-400: #C79E6B;
$base-500: #AB7F4A;
$base-600: #83643F;
$base-700: #5E4A31;
$base-800: #3E3223;
$base-900: #261F17;
$base-hover: #553A19;
$base-subtle: #DEC9B0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#6B491F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF8F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6ECDF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDD8C0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DBBB94",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C79E6B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AB7F4A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#83643F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E4A31",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E3223",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261F17",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #6B491F

Color Lab

Pairs with #6B491F

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