#644426 Hex Color
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#644426 is a dark, muted brown with warm red and earthy gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, weathered mood suited to coffee, tobacco, artisan, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or dusty blue, since large areas can feel heavy. White text remains highly legible, with about 8.8:1 contrast. The hex code is #644426.
Questions about #644426
What is #644426 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #644426 is rgb(100, 68, 38), in HSL hsl(29, 45%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 62%, 61%.
What colors pair well with #644426?
#644426 pairs well with cream, dusty blue, and muted sage, which lift its heavy brown base while preserving an earthy character for packaging, editorial layouts, and restrained digital interfaces alike.
Does #644426 read as warm or cool, and where does it work best?
#644426 reads as warm because its brown base carries subtle red undertones, while its low saturation gives it a serious, weathered mood suited to coffee packaging, tobacco-inspired visuals, artisan goods, and vintage layouts.
Is #644426 readable on white or black?
#644426 has a 8.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.39:1 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.