#68645E Hex Color
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#68645e is a muted grey-brown with a soft, weathered feel, like faded suede or driftwood. Its low saturation keeps it calm, so it works best as a supporting tone behind cream text or paired with warm ochre for contrast. Designers reach for it in rustic branding and autumn palettes where pure grey feels too cold.
Questions about #68645e
What is #68645e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #68645e is rgb(104, 100, 94), in HSL hsl(36, 5%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 10%, 59%.
What colors pair well with #68645e?
#68645e pairs well with cream, warm ochre, and muted sage for an earthy palette. For stronger contrast, try deep teal or charcoal, which make its brown undertone read warmer and richer.
Is #68645e a warm or cool color?
#68645e reads warm, though only slightly. Its brown base leans warm, but the heavy grey undertone mutes that warmth, so it sits closer to neutral than a true terracotta or rust.
What does the hex color #68645e work best for in design?
#68645e works well as a supporting background or text color in rustic and autumn-themed designs. Its low saturation makes it a calm base, though it can look flat in large blocks without texture or contrast.
Is #68645e readable on white or black?
#68645e has a 5.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.57:1 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.