#68635D Hex Color
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This muted, dusty brown leans toward a cool grey, creating a grounded and industrial aesthetic. With a 5.9:1 contrast ratio, #68635d provides excellent readability for body text against white. Use it as a reliable base color for vintage branding or rustic interfaces. It pairs effectively with brighter, saturated oranges to add warmth without becoming overwhelming. The hex code for this ashy tone is #68635d.
Questions about #68635d
What is #68635d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #68635d is rgb(104, 99, 93), in HSL hsl(33, 6%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 11%, 59%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
How should I use #68635d in my UI design?
Use #68635d as a reliable base neutral for rustic or industrial interfaces where readability is key. Its high contrast against white backgrounds allows it to serve as a sophisticated alternative to standard charcoal or black for body text.
What colors work best with #68635d?
This muted brown pairs effectively with brighter, saturated oranges to add warmth and visual interest without overwhelming the design. For a more subtle approach, it also functions well alongside cream tones or a deep olive to maintain an earthy aesthetic.
Is #68635d readable on white or black?
#68635d has a 5.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.53:1 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.