#64473A Hex Color
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#64473a is a matte, desaturated brown with dusty, ashy undertones. It creates a somber, grounded mood, making it effective for organic branding or vintage design elements. Because it is quite dark, use it as a 30% supporting tone rather than a full background. White text sits comfortably on this hex code, maintaining excellent readability even at smaller font sizes.
Questions about #64473a
What is #64473a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #64473a is rgb(100, 71, 58), in HSL hsl(19, 27%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 42%, 61%.
What is the best way to use #64473a in a design?
Because #64473a is quite dark and desaturated, it functions best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Apply it to about 30% of your layout to ground brighter elements without overwhelming the visual space with too much density.
Which colors pair well with #64473a?
This shade anchors well against soft, creamy neutrals or muted sage tones for an organic feel. You can also create high contrast by layering white text directly over this dark brown, which remains legible even at small, precise font sizes.
Is #64473a readable on white or black?
#64473a has a 8.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.50:1 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.