#634E37 Hex Color
Shadowed brown with earthy restraint
Muted and dark, #634e37 is a low-saturation brown with gray and olive undertones. Its matte, shadowed character suggests reliability, restraint, and warmth, making it useful for coffee, tobacco, artisan, and vintage branding. Use the hex code as a supporting tone or dark background, with white text for strong readability and clear contrast.
Questions about #634e37
What is #634e37 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #634e37 is rgb(99, 78, 55), in HSL hsl(31, 29%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 44%, 61%.
What colors pair well with #634e37?
#634e37 pairs well with cream, terracotta, olive, and muted blue-green accents because they reinforce its earthy base while adding warmth or contrast; lighter neutrals create balance, while darker companions suit subtle, low-contrast layouts.
Does #634e37 look warm or cool?
#634e37 reads as a warm, earthy brown because its red and yellow balance is softened by gray and olive undertones. Its low saturation keeps the warmth restrained, making it feel grounded rather than bright or rustic.
Is #634e37 readable on white or black?
#634e37 has a 7.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.67:1 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.