#623939 Hex Color
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Not a bright fire-engine red, #623939 is a muted maroon with dusty, ashy depth. Its low saturation keeps things calm and warm instead of loud, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. White text on this hex code hits about 9.7:1 contrast, which clears AA for body copy. Pair it with cream or slate blue in wine branding and autumn palettes.
Questions about #623939
What is #623939 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #623939 is rgb(98, 57, 57), in HSL hsl(0, 26%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 42%, 62%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #623939?
Cream, warm beige, and slate blue all pair well with #623939 because their lightness offsets its dark, ashy depth. Avoid bright reds or oranges nearby, which can make the maroon read muddy.
Is #623939 readable on white or black?
#623939 has a 9.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.16:1 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.