#614741 Hex Color
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Somewhere between dried clay and dark cocoa, #614741 is a dark red with strong brown undertones. Its low saturation and dim lightness give it a gloomy, understated feel, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. Pair it with muted teal or warm cream to keep it from reading muddy. White text sits comfortably on top at about 8.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #614741
What is #614741 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #614741 is rgb(97, 71, 65), in HSL hsl(11, 20%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 33%, 62%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #614741?
Muted teal and warm cream bring out the red in #614741 without making it look muddy. Sage and dusty blues also work for softer, earthy palettes.
Is #614741 readable on white or black?
#614741 has a 8.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.48:1 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.