#68544B Hex Color
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A muted, desaturated brown, #68544b carries a somber and grounded aesthetic. This shade functions best as a supporting neutral or an understated background color. It feels heavy and dusty, lacking the warmth of brighter browns. Pair it with crisp white text to ensure readability, as it offers a 7.1:1 contrast ratio. Use this hex code for vintage branding or moody, serious UI design elements.
Questions about #68544b
What is #68544b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #68544b is rgb(104, 84, 75), in HSL hsl(19, 16%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 28%, 59%.
What colors pair best with #68544b?
Because #68544b is a cool, desaturated brown, it pairs beautifully with creamy off-whites for high contrast or muted sage greens for a natural, grounded palette. Avoid pairing it with overly vibrant neons, which can clash with its dusty, serious character.
Is #68544b readable on white or black?
#68544b has a 7.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.95:1 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.