#612E1C Hex Color
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Far from a bright red, #612e1c is a dark, dusty brown with a reddish cast. Its low saturation keeps things moody, so it works best as a dominant base in wine branding, coffee packaging, or autumn layouts. White text on top reaches about 11:1 contrast, easily clearing WCAG AA for body copy. Pair it with muted sage or cream to lift the gloom.
Questions about #612e1c
What is #612e1c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #612e1c is rgb(97, 46, 28), in HSL hsl(16, 55%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 71%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #612e1c?
Muted sage, dusty cream, and soft gold all flatter #612e1c without fighting its warmth. Skip bright reds and oranges nearby, since they muddy the brown instead of balancing it.
Is #612e1c readable on white or black?
#612e1c has a 10.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.91:1 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.