#603B35 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, the hex code #603b35 is a warm red with brown-gray undertones and very low saturation. Its matte, shadowed quality suits moody branding, autumn palettes, wine labels, and formal layouts. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or dusty blush, rather than across every surface. White text has about a 9.7:1 contrast ratio here.
Questions about #603b35
What is #603b35 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #603b35 is rgb(96, 59, 53), in HSL hsl(8, 29%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 45%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #603b35?
The #603b35 hex color pairs well with cream, dusty blush, muted mauve, and warm taupe because these lighter, softened tones balance its shadowed red-brown depth without overpowering its restrained warmth.
Is #603b35 warm or cool?
#603b35 reads as a warm color because its red base is softened by brown-gray undertones, giving it a grounded, earthy cast rather than the crisp feel of blue-based reds in a palette.
Is #603b35 readable on white or black?
#603b35 has a 9.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.17:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.