#614138 Hex Color
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#614138 is a dark reddish brown with dusty, ashy undertones. Its low saturation keeps the mood subdued, so it works best as a dominant base in moody palettes and dark mode interfaces rather than a punchy accent. It flatters muted sage and dusty blue, and white text on it reaches about 9.0:1 contrast. Next to bright white it can read flat, so pair it with cream or warm grays instead.
Questions about #614138
What is #614138 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #614138 is rgb(97, 65, 56), in HSL hsl(13, 27%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 42%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #614138?
Muted sage, dusty blue, and soft blush all lift #614138 without fighting its brown undertones. Cream and warm grays are safer partners than pure white, which can make the color look flat. Try it as the dominant base in a 60/30/10 palette with a lighter neutral taking the supporting role.
Is #614138 readable on white or black?
#614138 has a 9.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.32:1 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.