#604E34 Hex Color
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This muted brown is a matte, earthy tone with heavy gray undertones. Because it is so desaturated, #604e34 functions best as a dark, moody background rather than a primary color. It pairs unexpectedly well with cream or pale sage for a vintage aesthetic. White text provides strong contrast here, ensuring readability for users who need a grounded, serious alternative to black.
Questions about #604e34
What is #604e34 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #604e34 is rgb(96, 78, 52), in HSL hsl(35, 30%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 46%, 62%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #604e34 for a vintage look?
Does #604e34 work well as a background for text?
It serves as an excellent, moody background provided you use high-contrast text. White or very light off-white text ensures readability, offering a grounded and more visually interesting alternative to standard black while keeping the overall design aesthetic sophisticated and soft.
Is #604e34 readable on white or black?
#604e34 has a 7.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.63:1 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.