#68383F Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
This dusty, muted maroon is an incredibly dark and unsaturated shade. Because it feels somber and serious, the hex code #68383f works best as a moody background or a subtle accent rather than for large blocks of text. Pair it with soft creams or warm grays to prevent the color from feeling too heavy. White text remains perfectly legible against this dark, intense base.
Questions about #68383f
What is #68383f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #68383f is rgb(104, 56, 63), in HSL hsl(351, 30%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 39%, 59%.
What colors pair best with the muted maroon of #68383f?
Because #68383f is so dark and unsaturated, it benefits from pairing with lighter, neutral tones to create visual balance. Using cream or light warm gray helps prevent the color from feeling too heavy or oppressive in a design.
Is #68383f suitable for using as a text color?
While #68383f can be used for text, it is only recommended for large, bold headings because the color is very dark and lacks sufficient contrast against standard black. For body text, you should always opt for a much lighter or brighter shade.
Is #68383f readable on white or black?
#68383f has a 9.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.22:1 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.