#684A40 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #684a40 is a dusty reddish brown with warm gray undertones. Its low saturation gives interfaces and branding a serious, moody feel without vivid red’s intensity. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or pale blue, or as a dark UI background. The hex code #684a40 supports clear white text at small sizes.
Questions about #684a40
What is #684a40 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #684a40 is rgb(104, 74, 64), in HSL hsl(15, 24%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 38%, 59%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #684a40?
#684a40 pairs well with cream, warm white, and pale blue, which soften its dusty reddish-brown base while preserving its restrained, serious mood. Use cream for welcoming layouts or pale blue for cooler contrast in interfaces, packaging, and brand palettes.
Is #684a40 readable on white or black?
#684a40 has a 7.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.64:1 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.