#693839 Hex Color
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#693839 is a dark, muted red with warm brown undertones and a matte, dusty finish. The low saturation gives it a serious, restrained mood, while its red base retains warmth and energy. This hex code works well as a supporting tone in autumn, wine, luxury, or formal palettes, and white text has strong contrast on it.
Questions about #693839
What is #693839 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #693839 is rgb(105, 56, 57), in HSL hsl(359, 30%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 46%, 59%.
What colors pair well with #693839?
For a restrained palette, pair #693839 with cream and charcoal for structure, then add dusty pink or pale blue as lighter contrast in editorial layouts and packaging, where its muted warmth can lead. A warm off-white background keeps the composition from feeling too dense.
Is #693839 readable on white or black?
#693839 has a 9.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.22:1 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.