#695044 Hex Color
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This desaturated, dusty brown feels serious and grounded. It works as a moody background or a reliable supporting neutral for branding. The hex code #695044 offers excellent readability, maintaining a 7.4:1 contrast ratio against white text. Because it is dark and matte, avoid using it in large, flat areas unless you pair it with light, warm accents to prevent the design from feeling muddy.
Questions about #695044
What is #695044 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #695044 is rgb(105, 80, 68), in HSL hsl(19, 21%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 35%, 59%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
How can I use #695044 effectively in my design layout?
#695044 is a dark, matte neutral that works best as a moody background or a grounding accent element. Because it is desaturated, it avoids feeling muddy by pairing well with light, warm creams or soft off-whites to maintain visual balance and clarity.
What colors pair well with #695044 for a balanced palette?
Is #695044 readable on white or black?
#695044 has a 7.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.83:1 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.