#69584F Hex Color
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#69584f is a matte, dusty brown with strong grey undertones. It brings a serious, grounded feel to moody interfaces and branding for organic products. Because of its darkness, it provides a solid foundation for light typography, boasting a 6.8:1 contrast ratio with white text. Use this hex code as a 60% base color to add depth without the harshness of solid black.
Questions about #69584f
What is #69584f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #69584f is rgb(105, 88, 79), in HSL hsl(21, 14%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 25%, 59%.
Does #69584f work well for web typography?
#69584f provides excellent readability when used as a background color for light, off-white text, offering a 6.8:1 contrast ratio that meets high accessibility standards. It functions as a softer, more sophisticated alternative to harsh solid black in UI design.
What color palettes complement #69584f?
Is #69584f readable on white or black?
#69584f has a 6.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.10:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.