#693B26 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #693b26 is a warm brown with red and orange undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, grounded mood, while soft saturation adds comfort and a vintage feel. Use the hex code #693b26 for coffee, chocolate, tobacco, artisan, or organic branding. It works especially well as a dominant background with white text, offering about 9.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #693b26
What is #693b26 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #693b26 is rgb(105, 59, 38), in HSL hsl(19, 47%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 64%, 59%.
Is #693b26 warm or cool?
#693b26 reads as a warm brown because its red and orange undertones outweigh its low brightness, giving the shade a grounded, cozy character rather than the crisp or distant feel associated with blue-based browns.
Which colors pair well with #693b26?
#693b26 pairs well with cream, terracotta, muted gold, and sage, creating warm, organic palettes that soften its dark depth while preserving an artisan feel in packaging, interiors, and digital layouts.
Is #693b26 readable on white or black?
#693b26 has a 9.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.25:1 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.