#693E36 Hex Color
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A dark, muted reddish brown with warm, dusty undertones. Its low saturation and matte finish create a serious, moody presence suited to backgrounds, wine branding, autumn palettes, and formal layouts. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or sage, since large areas can feel heavy. The hex code is #693e36, and white text achieves strong readability.
Questions about #693e36
What is #693e36 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #693e36 is rgb(105, 62, 54), in HSL hsl(9, 32%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 49%, 59%.
What colors pair well with #693e36?
#693e36 pairs well with cream, sage, and muted gold, which soften its dark warmth without making the palette feel bright. Reserve the shade for headings, panels, or small accents beside lighter neutrals.
Is #693e36 readable on white or black?
#693e36 has a 8.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.34:1 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.