#695045 Hex Color
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This dark, dusty brown feels muted and serious, leaning toward a somber, matte aesthetic. The hex code #695045 serves best as a supporting tone or grounding element in vintage brand palettes. Because of its low saturation, it pairs well with soft cream or dusty rose. While it works for backgrounds, pair it with white text to ensure readability for the user.
Questions about #695045
What is #695045 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #695045 is rgb(105, 80, 69), in HSL hsl(18, 21%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 34%, 59%.
What colors pair best with #695045 for a balanced palette?
#695045 works exceptionally well when balanced against lighter, creamy neutrals or soft dusty rose accents to lift its heavy, matte quality. Using this brown alongside a crisp cream ensures the text remains legible while maintaining an organic, vintage aesthetic.
How should #695045 be used in UI and web design?
Use #695045 as a grounding background or a secondary accent color rather than for primary text, as its low saturation can cause readability issues on dark backgrounds. It creates a sophisticated, somber mood when paired with high-contrast white typography for hero sections.
Is #695045 readable on white or black?
#695045 has a 7.40:1 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.