#613910 Hex Color

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#613910 is a dark, unsaturated brown that feels heavy and serious. Because of its low lightness, use it sparingly as an accent rather than a full background to avoid a muddy appearance. It pairs effectively with cream or warm off-white, as the high contrast ensures legibility. Designers often turn to this hex code for vintage branding or to ground rustic, organic compositions where you need visual weight.

Questions about #613910

What is #613910 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #613910 is rgb(97, 57, 16), in HSL hsl(30, 72%, 22%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 84%, 62%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #613910?
#613910 works best when paired with high-contrast neutrals like cream or warm off-white to ensure legibility. For a more sophisticated palette, consider adding accents of sage or soft terracotta, which balance the heavy, serious nature of this dark brown.
Should #613910 be used as a primary background?
Due to its low lightness, #613910 is generally too dark and heavy to serve as a full-page background, as it often creates a muddy appearance. Use it sparingly as a grounded text color or a structural accent to maintain readability.
Is #613910 readable on white or black?
#613910 has a 9.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.10:1 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.