#621708 Hex Color
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Far from a bright fire-truck red, #621708 is a dark maroon with warm brown undertones. Its low lightness gives it a moody, serious feel, best used as a dominant base in dark layouts or wine and luxury branding. Fine detail can go muddy on it, but white text holds up well, hitting about 12.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #621708
What is #621708 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #621708 is rgb(98, 23, 8), in HSL hsl(10, 85%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 77%, 92%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #621708?
Warm creams and soft sage lift #621708 without fighting its depth. For a richer, more formal palette, pair it with muted gold or navy, a combination that suits wine labels and autumn branding.
Is #621708 readable on white or black?
#621708 has a 12.76:1 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.