#68564C Hex Color
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This dusty, muted brown leans heavily into grey, offering a serious and grounded aesthetic. Because of its low saturation, #68564c functions best as a supporting tone or texture rather than a large, flat background. It pairs exceptionally well with muted sage greens or creamy off-whites. With a 6.9:1 contrast ratio against white text, it maintains excellent readability for clean, understated UI designs.
Questions about #68564c
What is #68564c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #68564c is rgb(104, 86, 76), in HSL hsl(21, 16%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 27%, 59%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #68564c in a design palette?
#68564c thrives when contrasted with soft, muted naturals. Try pairing it with sage green for an organic, balanced feel, or use creamy off-whites to brighten the look without losing the color's serious, grounded character.
Is #68564c readable on white or black?
#68564c has a 6.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.02:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.