#615B4C Hex Color
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#615b4c is a dark, muted yellow with gray and brown undertones, giving it a dusty, matte appearance. Its low saturation creates a serious, subdued mood that suits moody backgrounds, construction themes, and budget-focused designs. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or terracotta, since large areas can look muddy. As a hex code, #615b4c supports readable white text at about 6.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #615b4c
What is #615b4c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #615b4c is rgb(97, 91, 76), in HSL hsl(43, 12%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 22%, 62%.
Does #615b4c read as warm or cool?
#615b4c reads as a warm, muted yellow because its brown and gray undertones soften the hue and add earthy weight. Its low saturation keeps the warmth restrained, so it feels more serious and shaded than sunny or energetic.
What colors pair well with #615b4c?
#615b4c pairs well with cream, charcoal, and terracotta, which clarify its dusty depth without making the palette loud. Cream creates softer contrast, charcoal keeps the mood serious, and terracotta adds controlled warmth for branding or editorial layouts.
Is #615b4c readable on white or black?
#615b4c has a 6.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.10:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.