#622E38 Hex Color

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#622e38 is a dark, muted reddish maroon with warm brown undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, moody feel without overwhelming nearby elements. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or dusty pink in luxury, wine, autumn, and formal branding. White text remains highly readable on this background. The hex code is #622e38.

Questions about #622e38

What is #622e38 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #622e38 is rgb(98, 46, 56), in HSL hsl(348, 36%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 43%, 62%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #622e38?
#622e38 pairs well with cream, dusty pink, and mauve, which soften its dark maroon base while preserving its warm, formal character in autumn, wine, luxury, and editorial palettes and packaging.
Does #622e38 work with white text?
#622e38 provides strong contrast for white text because its dark, muted maroon value sits well below white, making it a practical background for headings, buttons, labels, and other high-priority interface content.
What mood does #622e38 create?
#622e38 creates a serious, grounded mood, combining muted red warmth with brown undertones and low saturation for branding, interiors, packaging, and layouts that need restrained richness rather than bright energy.
Is #622e38 readable on white or black?
#622e38 has a 10.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.96:1 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.