#604635 Hex Color
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Dark brown carries weight without noise. #604635 is a muted, ashy brown with a matte finish, best used as a dominant base where cream or dusty sage accents can breathe against it. It pairs especially well with warm neutrals and reads grounded rather than heavy.
Questions about #604635
What is #604635 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #604635 is rgb(96, 70, 53), in HSL hsl(24, 29%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 45%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #604635?
Cream, dusty sage, and warm off-whites flatter this dark brown best. It also sits comfortably next to muted earth tones like terracotta and olive.
Is #604635 a warm or cool brown?
It is a warm brown, with red and yellow undertones that keep it from reading gray or flat.
Where does #604635 work best in design?
It shines as a dominant base or background, letting lighter accents like cream and sage stand out, and it suits organic, artisan, and vintage-leaning branding.
Is #604635 readable on white or black?
#604635 has a 8.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.42:1 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.