#694A33 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #694a33 has warm brown undertones softened by a dusty, ashy finish. Its low saturation gives layouts a serious, grounded mood suited to coffee, tobacco, craft, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or faded blue; white text remains highly legible, with about an 8.0:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #694a33.
Questions about #694a33
What is #694a33 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #694a33 is rgb(105, 74, 51), in HSL hsl(26, 35%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 51%, 59%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #694a33?
#694a33 pairs well with cream and faded blue, which soften its dusty brown character, while muted sage or terracotta can build a warm, earthy palette without making the layout feel overly bright.
Does #694a33 read as warm or cool?
#694a33 reads as a warm, muted brown because its brown base carries earthy yellow and red undertones, while its low saturation and dusty finish keep the warmth restrained rather than rich or orange.
Is #694a33 readable on white or black?
#694a33 has a 7.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.62:1 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.