#623A33 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #623a33 is a warm reddish brown with low saturation and a matte, dusty finish. The hex code suits moody backgrounds, formal branding, wine packaging, and autumn palettes, but can look muddy across large areas without lighter contrast. Use it as a dominant base with cream or pale peach, while white text remains highly readable at about 9.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #623a33
What is #623a33 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #623a33 is rgb(98, 58, 51), in HSL hsl(9, 32%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 48%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #623a33?
Pair #623a33 with warm cream, muted sage, or pale peach to soften its dark, dusty red-brown character while preserving a grounded, formal mood. These lighter partners also give the palette clearer separation in layouts and packaging.
Is #623a33 readable on white or black?
#623a33 has a 9.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.17:1 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.