#633609 Hex Color
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Dark brown with a roasted, coffee-ground undertone. #633609 sits low in both saturation and lightness, so it reads mellow and a little somber. It works best as a dominant base or grounding tone, not a bright accent, and white text reaches about 10.2:1 contrast on it. A natural fit for coffee, tobacco, and vintage branding where a serious, earthy feel matters.
Questions about #633609
What is #633609 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #633609 is rgb(99, 54, 9), in HSL hsl(30, 83%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 91%, 61%.
What colors pair well with #633609?
Cream, sage, and dusty terracotta all sit comfortably next to #633609 for a natural, earthy palette. For stronger contrast, a pale sand or off-white keeps the combination from turning muddy.
Does #633609 work as a background color?
Yes. White text on #633609 reaches about 10.2:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for body text. It reads warm and moody, so it suits dark sections, packaging, and vintage layouts.
Is #633609 readable on white or black?
#633609 has a 10.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.06:1 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.