#69360E Hex Color
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The hex code #69360e describes a dark, muted brown with warm red-orange undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, grounded mood suited to coffee, tobacco, artisan, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone or dark background with cream and muted blue. White text provides strong contrast for readable interfaces.
Questions about #69360e
What is #69360e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #69360e is rgb(105, 54, 14), in HSL hsl(26, 76%, 23%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 87%, 59%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #69360e?
#69360e pairs well with cream, muted blue, and warm beige because their lighter, cooler, or softer values balance its dark, red-orange brown character. Use cream for clarity, muted blue for contrast, and sage for an organic accent.
Where does #69360e work best in a design?
#69360e works best as a supporting tone, dark background, or accent in coffee, tobacco, artisan, and vintage-inspired designs, where its low lightness creates a serious, grounded mood and adds visual weight. Pair it with lighter surfaces to prevent layouts from feeling heavy.
Is #69360e readable on white or black?
#69360e has a 9.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.13:1 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.