#621700 Hex Color

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Deep, moody, and warm, this dark shade functions best as a dramatic background or bold accent. Its heavy saturation can feel muddy in large, flat blocks, so balance it with creamy neutrals. White text provides the best contrast for readability against this intense tone. The hex code for this color is #621700.

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What is #621700 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #621700 is rgb(98, 23, 0), in HSL hsl(14, 100%, 19%) and in CMYK 0%, 77%, 100%, 62%.

What colors pair best with #621700?

Because #621700 is so dark and saturated, it works best when balanced by light, creamy neutrals like ivory or soft, muted sage green. Avoid pairing it with other dark browns, which can easily look muddy or lack necessary contrast.

Is #621700 readable on white or black?

#621700 has a 12.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.64:1 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.

#621700 Hex Color

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