#622C21 Hex Color
Dark red brown, mellow and grounded
A muffled, earthy red brown, #622c21 reads grounded rather than flashy. Its low saturation and dark tone make it a steady base for warm palettes, especially next to cream, tan, or sage accents. Designers reach for it in food branding, autumn layouts, and moody backgrounds where bright red would shout. The hex code #622c21 stays understated even at full strength.
Questions about #622c21
What is #622c21 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #622c21 is rgb(98, 44, 33), in HSL hsl(10, 50%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 66%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #622c21?
Warm neutrals work best: cream, tan, and olive balance its heaviness, while teal offers a stronger contrast. Skip bright reds and oranges nearby, since they compete with its muted warmth.
Is #622c21 a warm or cool color?
It reads warm, thanks to strong red and orange undertones in the brown. That warmth feels mellow and earthen rather than fiery, so it suits rustic, autumn, and food-related design.
Can #622c21 be used as a background color?
Yes, especially with white or cream text, which clears WCAG AA contrast on it. On dark backgrounds it loses presence, so treat it as a base tone rather than a dim surface.
Is #622c21 readable on white or black?
#622c21 has a 11.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.90:1 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.