#633C00 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #633c00 is a warm brown with earthy orange undertones and very low lightness. Its serious, grounded character suits coffee, tobacco, food, craft, and vintage branding. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about a 9.6:1 contrast ratio. The hex code #633c00 also works for moody accents and large type.
Questions about #633c00
What is #633c00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #633c00 is rgb(99, 60, 0), in HSL hsl(36, 100%, 19%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 100%, 61%.
What colors pair well with #633c00?
#633c00 pairs well with cream, white, muted tan, and terracotta, which reinforce its warm earthy character; cooler blue-green accents can add contrast without making the palette feel harsh in packaging and editorial layouts.
Does #633c00 look warm or cool?
#633c00 reads as a warm, low-lightness brown because its base carries noticeable orange undertones, giving it a grounded, serious, rustic, and comforting character that suits coffee, food, craft, tobacco, and vintage-inspired visual systems.
Is #633c00 readable on white or black?
#633c00 has a 9.64:1 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.