#604A29 Hex Color
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Dark, dusty, and heavily muted, this brown leans warm and dry, like aged tobacco or worn leather. The hex code #604a29 works best as a dominant base in moody or vintage designs, where its low saturation keeps things calm. Pair it with cream or muted sage for balance. White text on top reaches about 8.4:1 contrast, so small body text stays readable.
Questions about #604a29
What is #604a29 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #604a29 is rgb(96, 74, 41), in HSL hsl(36, 40%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 57%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #604a29?
Cream, muted sage, and dusty terracotta all sit comfortably beside #604a29. Its low saturation means brighter accents can overwhelm it, so keep partners desaturated too. A touch of brass or gold adds warmth without clashing.
Is #604a29 readable on white or black?
#604a29 has a 8.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.50:1 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.