Old Copper is a
warm dark color with the hex code #6F422A.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
111, 66, 42 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 41%, 62%, 56% for print applications.
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Old Copper
#6F422A
Old Copper color values
- HEX
- #6F422A
- RGB
- 111, 66, 42
- HSL
- 21°, 45%, 30%
- CMYK
- 0, 41, 62, 56
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Old Copper sits at 21° on the color wheel with 45% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. The moderate 45% 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, Old Copper is rendered as rgb(111, 66, 42), where the red channel dominates at 111, 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, Old Copper translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 41M 62Y 56K. A substantial black component (56%) 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 Old Copper
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #6F422A;
--brand-primary-rgb: 111, 66, 42;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#6F422A',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 41%
Y: 62%
K: 56%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(111, 66, 42)
rgba(111, 66, 42, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 21° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #6F422A?
#6F422A is Old Copper, a warm dark color with RGB values of 111, 66, 42. It has a hue of 21°, 45%
saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #6F422A?
The RGB color code for #6F422A is rgb(111, 66, 42). This means it contains 111 red,
66 green, and 42 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Old Copper a warm or cool color?
Old Copper (#6F422A) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #6F422A in CSS?
You can use #6F422A in CSS with:
background-color: #6F422A; or color: #6F422A; or as an RGB value: rgb(111, 66, 42). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 41%, 62%, 56%.