#623B3A Hex Color

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Wine labels and autumn packaging often reach for this dark, dusty maroon. #623b3a carries warm brown undertones and very little saturation, which keeps it matte and mellow on screen. Use it as a supporting tone, since it can read muddy across large areas. White text on this hex code hits about 9.5:1 contrast, well above AA.

Questions about #623b3a

What is #623b3a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #623b3a is rgb(98, 59, 58), in HSL hsl(2, 26%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 41%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #623b3a?
Cream, sage, and muted mustard all flatter #623b3a without competing with it. Its low saturation makes bright accents look loud beside it, so stick to dusty or desaturated partners for a balanced palette.
Is #623b3a readable on white or black?
#623b3a has a 9.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.20:1 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.