#61442A Hex Color

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This dark, ashy brown feels grounded and moody due to its low saturation. Because it possesses significant depth, #61442a works best as a supporting tone or textured background rather than a large primary field. It pairs well with creams or soft muted greens to soften its heavy, isolated character. With an 8.9:1 contrast ratio, it remains readable when paired with white text for UI applications.

Questions about #61442a

What is #61442a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #61442a is rgb(97, 68, 42), in HSL hsl(28, 40%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 57%, 62%.
What colors pair best with 61442a in a design scheme?
Because 61442a carries such significant weight, it balances effectively when paired with creams or soft sage greens. These lighter tones prevent the brown from feeling too isolated, creating a softer, more approachable contrast for digital or print layouts.
Is #61442a readable on white or black?
#61442a has a 8.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.36:1 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.