#68492E Hex Color
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Dark, dusty, almost gray. #68492e is a muted brown that stays mellow even in large blocks, which makes it a solid dominant base for vintage, coffee, and organic branding. Its low saturation means bright accents can wash it out, so pair it with deep teal or muted sage instead. White text reads clearly on top at about 8.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #68492e
What is #68492e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #68492e is rgb(104, 73, 46), in HSL hsl(28, 39%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 56%, 59%.
What colors pair well with #68492e?
Is #68492e readable on white or black?
#68492e has a 8.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.58:1 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.