#684641 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #684641 sits between red and brown with a dusty, ashy warmth. It reads moody rather than loud, so it works best as a supporting tone or a base for dark interfaces where white text needs strong contrast. Pair it with sage green or soft cream for balance. Use it for accents and backgrounds, since it can look muddy at large sizes.
Questions about #684641
What is #684641 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #684641 is rgb(104, 70, 65), in HSL hsl(8, 23%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 38%, 59%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #684641?
Try sage green, soft cream, or muted olive, which balance its dusty warmth without competing. For a bolder palette, a desaturated teal brings out the red underneath.
Is #684641 readable on white or black?
#684641 has a 8.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.54:1 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.