What color is #693B2D?

#693B2D is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(105, 59, 45), and in HSL hsl(14, 40%, 29%).

Is #693B2D accessible as text?

On white, #693B2D has a contrast ratio of 9.28:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.26:1 (fails). For text placed on #693B2D, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #693B2D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-900 (#733E0A).

What colors go well with #693B2D?

#693B2D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2C5A68. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #693B2D below.

Is #693B2D good for buttons?

#693B2D works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #693B2D — black text only reaches 2.26:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #693B2D the same as CSS saddlebrown?

No — #693B2D is not the CSS named color saddlebrown, but saddlebrown (#8B4513) is the closest CSS named color.

#693B2D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #693B2D

Not just a swatch — here's how #693B2D works with other colors. Named schemes with #693B2D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #693B2D Secondary #B66423 Accent #767843 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Garnet as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #693B2D Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #959765 Secondary #3B3833

Garnet anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #693B2D Secondary #7B4926 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #42503B Anchor #5B222D

Garnet plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #693B2D Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17957 Accent #97976D Anchor #3E2C20

Garnet holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #693B2D Secondary #7E6C66 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Garnet is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Garnet carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #693B2D actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 70/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 38/100

Low

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 58/100

Moderate

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 89/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 70/100

High

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 63/100

High

Restrained and premium — deep, quiet, high-end packaging and fashion.

Brand distinctiveness 19/100

Very low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 62/100

High

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 38/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 92/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #693B2D with

Cordovan Coffee Dark Slate Gray Gainsboro Taupe

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with white label. AAA

Body text Passes on white at 16px and above. Pass

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 9.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E5D5D0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #684E2C — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #693B2D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #693B2D;
  --color-base-rgb: 105 59 45;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(40.5% 0.069 37.7);
  --color-50: #FBF6F4;
  --color-100: #F3E6E2;
  --color-200: #E6CEC6;
  --color-300: #D1AA9E;
  --color-400: #BA8778;
  --color-500: #9E6857;
  --color-600: #7A5448;
  --color-700: #583F37;
  --color-800: #3A2B27;
  --color-900: #241C19;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  garnet: {
    50: '#FBF6F4',
    100: '#F3E6E2',
    200: '#E6CEC6',
    300: '#D1AA9E',
    400: '#BA8778',
    500: '#9E6857',
    600: '#7A5448',
    700: '#583F37',
    800: '#3A2B27',
    900: '#241C19',
  },
}

$base: #693B2D;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FBF6F4;
$base-100: #F3E6E2;
$base-200: #E6CEC6;
$base-300: #D1AA9E;
$base-400: #BA8778;
$base-500: #9E6857;
$base-600: #7A5448;
$base-700: #583F37;
$base-800: #3A2B27;
$base-900: #241C19;
$base-hover: #532F23;
$base-subtle: #D9C0B8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#693B2D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF6F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3E6E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E6CEC6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D1AA9E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BA8778",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9E6857",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7A5448",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#583F37",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A2B27",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#241C19",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #693B2D

Color Lab

Pairs with #693B2D

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