Espresso

Q: How do I use #6E342B in CSS?

You can use #6E342B in CSS with: background-color: #6E342B; or color: #6E342B; or as an RGB value: rgb(110, 52, 43). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 53%, 61%, 57%.

#6E342B

Espresso is a warm dark color with the hex code #6E342B. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 110, 52, 43 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 53%, 61%, 57% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Espresso color values

HEX: #6E342B
RGB: 110, 52, 43
HSL: 8°, 44%, 30%
CMYK: 0, 53, 61, 57

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Espresso sits at 8° on the color wheel with 44% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the red segment of the spectrum. The moderate 44% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Espresso is rendered as rgb(110, 52, 43), where the red channel dominates at 110, giving the color a clear red cast. This warm mid-tone carries enough energy to serve as an accent without the intensity of a highly saturated warm color.

For print, Espresso translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 53M 61Y 57K. A substantial black component (57%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Espresso

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #6E342B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 110, 52, 43;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#6E342B',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 53%
Y: 61%
K: 57%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(110, 52, 43)
rgba(110, 52, 43, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 8° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #6E342B?

#6E342B is Espresso, a warm dark color with RGB values of 110, 52, 43. It has a hue of 8°, 44% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #6E342B?

The RGB color code for #6E342B is rgb(110, 52, 43). This means it contains 110 red, 52 green, and 43 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Espresso a warm or cool color?

Espresso (#6E342B) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #6E342B in CSS?

You can use #6E342B in CSS with: background-color: #6E342B; or color: #6E342B; or as an RGB value: rgb(110, 52, 43). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 53%, 61%, 57%.