#622718 Hex Color
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#622718 is a dark, dusty maroon with warm brown undertones. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, so it works best as a dominant base in wine branding, autumn palettes, or moody editorial layouts. Pair it with muted sage or warm cream rather than bright white, which can look harsh against it. White text reads clearly on top at about 11.5:1 contrast, well past the AA bar for small body text. Just note that at very large sizes it can read muddy.
Questions about #622718
What is #622718 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #622718 is rgb(98, 39, 24), in HSL hsl(12, 61%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 76%, 62%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #622718?
Muted sage, dusty rose, and warm cream all flatter #622718 without competing with it. For a stronger accent, pale gold or soft teal adds contrast while keeping the palette warm and restrained.
Is #622718 readable on white or black?
#622718 has a 11.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.82:1 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.