#683F24 Hex Color
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#683f24 is a dark, unsaturated brown with distinct dusty, ashy undertones. This earthy shade provides a grounded, moody foundation for designs centered on organic or artisan branding. While it makes a sturdy background, this hex code works best as a primary accent color paired with cream or muted gold. It maintains excellent readability with white text, which pops against its somber intensity.
Questions about #683f24
What is #683f24 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #683f24 is rgb(104, 63, 36), in HSL hsl(24, 49%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 65%, 59%.
Which color combinations work best with #683f24?
Is #683f24 considered a warm or cool brown?
This color sits on the cooler side of the brown spectrum due to its distinct ashy and dusty undertones. Unlike warmer, reddish-toned browns, #683f24 carries a muted, somber intensity that feels more like dry earth or reclaimed wood than rich chocolate.
Is #683f24 readable on white or black?
#683f24 has a 9.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.32:1 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.