#63380E Hex Color
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This dark, muted brown carries a serious and grounded mood. Because of its low lightness, #63380e works well as a grounding background or a rich accent in vintage-inspired palettes. It offers high contrast when paired with crisp white text, making it a solid choice for readability in dark mode designs. Avoid using it in small UI elements where the muddy undertones might lose detail.
Questions about #63380e
What is #63380e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #63380e is rgb(99, 56, 14), in HSL hsl(30, 75%, 22%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 86%, 61%.
Why is #63380e difficult to use in UI design?
Because #63380e is a dark, muted shade, its low lightness can cause muddy text or small icons to disappear against similar backgrounds. It functions best as a large-scale grounding element or a bold footer rather than for fine navigation details.
What colors complement #63380e for a vintage palette?
Is #63380e readable on white or black?
#63380e has a 9.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.10:1 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.