#653120 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #653120 is a warm red with brown undertones and low saturation. Its gloomy, serious character suits autumn palettes, wine branding, formal layouts, and moody backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with cream or dusty peach, then reserve brighter red for accents. White text remains highly legible at about a 10.4:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #653120.
Questions about #653120
What is #653120 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #653120 is rgb(101, 49, 32), in HSL hsl(15, 52%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 68%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #653120?
The best pairings for #653120 are cream, dusty peach, and muted neutrals, which soften its dark red-brown base without competing with it and create a warm, restrained palette for editorial layouts, packaging, or autumn-inspired design.
Is #653120 a warm or cool color?
The #653120 hex color reads as warm because its red base is muted by brown undertones, giving it an earthy, serious character rather than a crisp or blue-leaning appearance on screen and in print.
Is #653120 readable on white or black?
#653120 has a 10.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.01:1 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.