#63524B Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #63524b carries gray and brown undertones with a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, moody feel suited to coffee, tobacco, vintage, and artisan branding. Use it as a supporting tone or dark UI background, pairing it with cream or muted blue. The hex code #63524b supports clear white text at about a 7.4:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #63524b
What is #63524b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #63524b is rgb(99, 82, 75), in HSL hsl(18, 14%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 24%, 61%.
What colors pair well with #63524b?
#63524b pairs well with cream for soft contrast, muted blue for a cooler balance, and warm wood or brass accents for an artisan feel. Keep brighter colors limited so the dusty brown remains the visual anchor.
Is #63524b warm or cool?
Although #63524b is muted, its brown undertones make it read as a warm gray-brown rather than a true neutral. Its low saturation softens that warmth, giving interfaces and branding a restrained, weathered mood.
Where does #63524b work best in design?
Use #63524b for coffee, tobacco, vintage, and artisan branding, as well as dark interface surfaces or supporting typography. Its dusty low saturation makes it better as an anchor or secondary tone than a bright focal accent.
Is #63524b readable on white or black?
#63524b has a 7.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.83:1 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.