#615453 Hex Color

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A dusty, brownish-red with strong ashy undertones, #615453 offers a moody and somber aesthetic. Because it is highly desaturated, this color serves best as a supporting background tone rather than a focal point. Pair it with soft cream or crisp white for better visibility, as white text achieves an excellent 7.2:1 contrast ratio against this hex code.

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What is #615453 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #615453 is rgb(97, 84, 83), in HSL hsl(4, 8%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 14%, 62%.

What colors pair well with #615453?

Because #615453 is a desaturated, neutral-leaning brown, it creates a balanced look when paired with soft creams or warm whites. For more contrast, you can introduce a muted sage green or a deep slate blue to complement its ashy, earthy character.

Is #615453 readable on white or black?

#615453 has a 7.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.90:1 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.

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