#682523 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, this maroon reads like aged brick with a warm, earthy undertone. Its low saturation keeps the mood serious, which suits wine branding, formal layouts, and autumn palettes. The hex code #682523 holds white text at roughly 11:1 contrast, so body copy stays readable on top. Pair it with cream or soft gold, and treat it as a dominant base rather than an accent.
Questions about #682523
What is #682523 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #682523 is rgb(104, 37, 35), in HSL hsl(2, 50%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 66%, 59%.
What colors pair well with #682523?
Cream, soft gold, and muted sage all flatter #682523, keeping its warmth without muddying it. Use pure white for text rather than large background fields, where the contrast can feel stark.
Is #682523 readable on white or black?
#682523 has a 11.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.87:1 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.