#683A1C Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #683a1c is a warm brown with red and subtle orange undertones. Its low lightness gives layouts a serious, grounded mood suited to coffee, chocolate, tobacco, and artisan branding. Use it as a supporting tone or dark background, though it can feel muddy at large sizes. The hex code #683a1c gives white text strong contrast in dark interfaces.
Questions about #683a1c
What is #683a1c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #683a1c is rgb(104, 58, 28), in HSL hsl(24, 58%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 73%, 59%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #683a1c?
#683a1c pairs well with cream, beige, muted gold, and terracotta, creating warm palettes that soften its dark brown base while preserving the grounded, handcrafted mood it brings to layouts.
Is #683a1c readable on white or black?
#683a1c has a 9.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.21:1 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.