#603D39 Hex Color
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#603d39 is a dark, muted reddish maroon with warm brown undertones and a matte, grounded feel. This hex code suits moody backgrounds, formal branding, autumn palettes, and wine-inspired designs. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or muted teal; its low lightness can feel heavy across large areas. White text reaches about 9.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #603d39
What is #603d39 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #603d39 is rgb(96, 61, 57), in HSL hsl(6, 25%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 41%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #603d39?
#603d39 pairs well with cream, dusty pink, and muted teal, which soften its dark red base while preserving a restrained editorial mood across polished branding, packaging, and interface palette systems. Use cream for large areas and reserve this shade for headers, panels, or focused accents.
Is #603d39 readable on white or black?
#603d39 has a 9.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.22:1 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.