#693E19 Hex Color
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#693e19 is a dark, muted brown with warm red and ochre undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, grounded mood, while its earthy warmth suits coffee, chocolate, tobacco, craft, and organic branding. Use it as a supporting tone or moody background; white text remains highly readable with about a 9.1:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #693e19.
Questions about #693e19
What is #693e19 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #693e19 is rgb(105, 62, 25), in HSL hsl(28, 62%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 76%, 59%.
Is #693e19 a warm or cool color?
#693e19 is a warm, dark brown because its red and ochre undertones add earthy heat despite its low lightness and muted saturation. It creates a grounded, serious mood suited to coffee, chocolate, tobacco, craft, and organic visual themes.
What colors pair well with #693e19?
Is #693e19 readable on white or black?
#693e19 has a 9.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.30:1 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.