#614C3C Hex Color
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#614c3c is a dark brown with a dusty, ashy edge. Its very low saturation keeps it calm and understated, which suits backgrounds, coffee and craft packaging, and moody editorial layouts. Use it as a supporting tone rather than the star, since it can read muddy at large sizes. White text passes AA on it with about 8.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #614c3c
What is #614c3c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #614c3c is rgb(97, 76, 60), in HSL hsl(26, 24%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 38%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #614c3c?
Cream, dusty rose, and muted teal all sit well against #614c3c, since its low saturation lets neighboring colors carry the palette. Try terracotta accents for warmth or sage for an organic, craft-store feel.
Is #614c3c readable on white or black?
#614c3c has a 8.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.60:1 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.