#653818 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #653818 carries warm red and orange undertones with a dusty, earthy finish. Its low lightness gives layouts a serious, grounded mood suited to coffee, tobacco, food, legal, and artisan branding. Use the hex code #653818 as a supporting tone or dark background; white text reaches about 9.8:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #653818
What is #653818 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #653818 is rgb(101, 56, 24), in HSL hsl(25, 62%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 76%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #653818?
#653818 pairs well with cream, warm beige, muted teal, and terracotta, creating contrast while preserving its earthy character; lighter neutrals work especially well for text, borders, and spacious backgrounds around it.
Is #653818 warm or cool, and where does it work best?
#653818 reads as a warm, muted brown because its red and orange undertones soften the dark base, making it a strong fit for coffee packaging, tobacco-inspired palettes, food design, legal materials, and artisan branding.
Is #653818 readable on white or black?
#653818 has a 9.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.13:1 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.