#6F585B
- RGB
- 111, 88, 91
- Brightness
- 95.8
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 352°, 12%, 39%
- HSV V %
- 44%
- Lab
- 39.8, 10.0, 1.9
- CMYK (%)
- 0%, 21%, 18%, 56%
- PNG size
- 6.2 KB
- Tone / Feel
- dark, muted warm hue
Recommended text: White (6.52:1 — AA / AAA (large))
Color Profile: #6F585B
Common Name: RAL 010 40 10
RGB: (111, 88, 91)
HSL: (10°, 9%, 39%)
Contrast vs White: 3.1:1 - AA
Contrast vs Black: 13.3:1 - AAA
Mood Blurb:
This color evokes a sense of grounded sophistication, making it ideal for both elegant and earthy design palettes. Its warm, muted tones offer a stable, slightly somber vibe, giving a calm and inviting atmosphere.
Notable Matches:
- Pantone Solid Uncoated - PANTONE 5185 U: #6F5A64 (ΔE=4.45)
- RAL Classic - RAL 8028: Terra Brown #5E4D43 (ΔE=9.88)
- Behr Paint - N110-6: Dignified Purple #6B5B5E (ΔE=3.19)
- Benjamin Moore - 2115-30: Amazon Soil #705C5D (ΔE=2.18)
Why Designers Use It:
Designers frequently use #6F585B for its ability to blend easily into more natural or earthy themes. Its subtle warmth makes it perfect for home interiors, especially in creating cozy, muted environments. This color is often associated with timeless aesthetics and is popular in vintage or rustic styles.
It's a color that often finds its way into branding for products that want to exude quality and reliability, especially in areas like luxury home decor or artisanal goods. Its association with the earth and natural materials, like wood or stone, helps to create a grounded, organic feel.
The color also holds significance in design trends that draw inspiration from nature, making it a key element in the trending 'biophilic design' movement. You may find it used in textiles, ceramics, and some automotive designs that want to invoke a premium, earth-based vibe.
Notably, #6F585B is a choice for industrial and decorative paints, offering the right balance of refinement and practicality, especially in building materials and furniture finishes.