#674943 Hex Color
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Far from a bold fire-engine red, #674943 is a dark, dusty red with brown undertones. Its low saturation reads earthy and subdued, so treat it as a moody background or supporting tone rather than a loud accent. White text hits about 8:1 contrast on it, keeping small body copy readable. Pair it with cream or sage to keep it from going flat.
Questions about #674943
What is #674943 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #674943 is rgb(103, 73, 67), in HSL hsl(10, 21%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 35%, 60%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Does white text read well on #674943?
Yes. White text on #674943 reaches about 8.0:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA requires, so the color supports small body copy and fine UI details.
What colors pair well with #674943?
Cream and sage green lift #674943 without letting it turn muddy, while warm sand works for text and accents. Cool grays tend to make it look duller, so lean into warm neutrals.
Does #674943 read warm or cool?
Warm. Its red base and brown undertones pull toward leather and earth rather than cool grays, which is why it sits comfortably in rustic, moody, or food-related palettes.
Is #674943 readable on white or black?
#674943 has a 8.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.61:1 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.