Wenge
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Wenge is a muted, dusty brown with strong ashy undertones that steer it away from warmth. Because of its dark, matte character, the hex code #645452 excels as a grounding neutral in moody UI palettes. Use it sparingly as a supporting element rather than a full background, where it can easily appear flat. White text offers excellent readability against this shade for accessible typography.
Questions about Wenge
What is the hex code for Wenge?
Wenge is #645452. In RGB that is rgb(100, 84, 82), in HSL hsl(7, 10%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 18%, 61%.
How should I use Wenge #645452 in web design?
Use #645452 as a grounded, dark neutral for UI accents or footer sections where a soft, non-warm brown is required. It reads best when balanced with crisp white or off-white typography to maintain necessary contrast levels for screen accessibility.
Does Wenge #645452 feel warm or cool?
Wenge feels decidedly cool for a brown due to its strong ashy, grey undertones that strip away traditional warmth. It pairs naturally with cool grey or muted sage tones to emphasize its matte, desaturated, and grounded character.
Is Wenge readable on white or black?
Wenge has a 7.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.93:1 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.