#673B2E Hex Color
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Dark, muted red with warm brown undertones, #673b2e has a dusty, matte quality that feels serious and grounded. Its low saturation suits moody branding, autumn palettes, wine packaging, and formal layouts. Use it as a dominant background with warm cream accents; white text remains highly readable at about a 9.4:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #673b2e.
Questions about #673b2e
What is #673b2e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #673b2e is rgb(103, 59, 46), in HSL hsl(14, 38%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 55%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #673b2e?
The #673b2e hex color pairs well with warm cream for soft, readable contrast, while muted sage or dusty blue adds a restrained cool counterpoint without overpowering its earthy red-brown base.
Is #673b2e a warm or cool color?
#673b2e reads as a warm color because its red base is softened by brown undertones, giving it an earthy, low-saturation appearance rather than the crisp, vivid feel of a cool red.
Is #673b2e readable on white or black?
#673b2e has a 9.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.24:1 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.