Deep Dusty Amber is a medium-dark, muted shade in the brown color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #685E45, which equals rgb(104, 94, 69) in RGB and hsl(43, 20%, 34%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M10 Y34 K59, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#685E45 - RGB
104, 94, 69 - HSL
43°, 20%, 34% - CMYK
0, 10, 34, 59 - Family
Brown - Tone
Medium-dark, muted
About Deep Dusty Amber
Brown shades are earthy, warm and dependable. This family covers tans, beiges, woods and chocolates, and works well for natural, rustic and heritage-style designs. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 6.41:1. Its complementary color is #454F68.
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Deep Dusty Amber color codes
| HEX | #685E45 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(104, 94, 69) |
| HSL | hsl(43, 20%, 34%) |
| HSV | 43°, 34%, 41% |
| CMYK | 0%, 10%, 34%, 59% |
| Decimal | 6839877 |
Shades and tints of Deep Dusty Amber
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E6E4E0 - 100
#CDC9C1 - 200
#B4AFA2 - 300
#9A9483 - 400
#817964 - 500
#685E45 - 600
#574E3A - 700
#453F2E - 800
#342F23 - 900
#231F17 - 950
#11100C
Color harmonies for Deep Dusty Amber
- Complementary
#454F68≈ Deep Dusty Sapphire - Analogous −30°
#684D45≈ Deep Dusty Vermilion - Analogous +30°
#616845≈ Deep Dusty Chartreuse - Triadic +120°
#45685E≈ Deep Dusty Turquoise - Triadic +240°
#5E4568≈ Deep Dusty Purple - Split 150°
#456168≈ Deep Dusty Capri - Split 210°
#4D4568≈ Deep Dusty Indigo
Contrast and accessibility of Deep Dusty Amber
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Deep Dusty Amber | Aa | 6.41:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Deep Dusty Amber | Aa | 3.28:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Deep Dusty Amber
background-color: #685E45;color: #685E45;background-color: rgb(104, 94, 69);background-color: hsl(43, 20%, 34%);:root { --color-deep-dusty-amber: #685E45; }class="bg-[#685E45]"Colors similar to Deep Dusty Amber
- Deep Dusty Marigold
#686145 - Deep Dusty Tangerine
#685A45 - Deep Dusty Orange
#685745 - Deep Dusty Gold
#686545 - Deep Dusty Yellow
#686845 - Deep Dusty Citron
#656845 - Deep Dusty Persimmon
#685345 - Deep Dusty Lime
#616845 - Warm Gray 35
#615951 - Deep Dusty Chartreuse
#5E6845 - Umber
#635147 - Deep Dusty Cinnabar
#685045
More brown shades
- Light Muted Amber
#CBB686 - Pale Muted Amber
#D7C7A2 - Very Pale Muted Amber
#E3D8BF - Palest Muted Amber
#F0EADB - Very Dark Dusty Amber
#373225 - Dark Dusty Amber
#504835 - Medium Light Dusty Amber
#A99C7E - Light Dusty Amber
#BAAF97 - Pale Dusty Amber
#CAC2AF - Very Pale Dusty Amber
#DAD5C8 - Palest Dusty Amber
#EBE8E0
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Deep Dusty Amber?
The HEX code for Deep Dusty Amber is #685E45.
What is the RGB value of Deep Dusty Amber?
Deep Dusty Amber has an RGB value of 104, 94, 69 (rgb(104, 94, 69)). In HSL it is 43°, 20%, 34%.
What text color should I use on Deep Dusty Amber?
Use white text on Deep Dusty Amber. White text has a contrast ratio of 6.41:1 and black text has 3.28:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Deep Dusty Amber?
The complementary color of Deep Dusty Amber is #454F68. Analogous colors #684D45 and #616845 also pair well.