What color is #693D22?

#693D22 is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(105, 61, 34), and in HSL hsl(23, 51%, 27%).

Is #693D22 accessible as text?

On white, #693D22 has a contrast ratio of 9.17:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.29:1 (fails). For text placed on #693D22, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #693D22?

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

What colors go well with #693D22?

#693D22 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #224D68. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #693D22 below.

Is #693D22 good for buttons?

#693D22 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #693D22 — black text only reaches 2.29:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #693D22 the same as CSS saddlebrown?

No — #693D22 is not the CSS named color saddlebrown, but saddlebrown (#8B4513) is the closest CSS named color.

#693D22 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #693D22

Not just a swatch — here's how #693D22 works with other colors. Named schemes with #693D22 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #693D22 Secondary #B5651F Accent #757844 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Sepia 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 #693D22 Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #F0E3D0 Accent #939766 Secondary #3B3833

Sepia 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 #693D22 Secondary #7A4A25 Surface #E9D9C0 Accent #41503B Anchor #5B222C

Sepia 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 #693D22 Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #96986E Anchor #3E2C20

Sepia 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 #693D22 Secondary #7E6D63 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Sepia 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 Sepia carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #693D22 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 72/100

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 95/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 72/100

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 20/100

Very low

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

UI accent fit 64/100

High

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

Surface fit 36/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 92/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #693D22

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People also use #693D22 with

Cordovan Dark Olive Green Classic Blue Greige 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 9.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E7D7CC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #685422 — 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 #693D22 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #693D22;
  --color-base-rgb: 105 61 34;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(40.7% 0.074 50.9);
  --color-50: #FCF6F3;
  --color-100: #F6E8E0;
  --color-200: #EBD1C1;
  --color-300: #D9B097;
  --color-400: #C38F6F;
  --color-500: #A7704E;
  --color-600: #815941;
  --color-700: #5C4333;
  --color-800: #3D2E24;
  --color-900: #261D18;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  sepia: {
    50: '#FCF6F3',
    100: '#F6E8E0',
    200: '#EBD1C1',
    300: '#D9B097',
    400: '#C38F6F',
    500: '#A7704E',
    600: '#815941',
    700: '#5C4333',
    800: '#3D2E24',
    900: '#261D18',
  },
}

$base: #693D22;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FCF6F3;
$base-100: #F6E8E0;
$base-200: #EBD1C1;
$base-300: #D9B097;
$base-400: #C38F6F;
$base-500: #A7704E;
$base-600: #815941;
$base-700: #5C4333;
$base-800: #3D2E24;
$base-900: #261D18;
$base-hover: #53311B;
$base-subtle: #DDC2B2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#693D22",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF6F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6E8E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBD1C1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D9B097",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C38F6F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A7704E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#815941",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C4333",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D2E24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261D18",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #693D22

Color Lab

Pairs with #693D22

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