#504437 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #504437 is a brown that reads closer to soil or old leather than anything vivid. Its low saturation makes it a dependable base for dark mode interfaces, moody branding, or supporting backgrounds in agriculture and coffee packaging. It works best as a dominant layer rather than a small accent, where its subtlety would get lost.
Questions about #504437
What is #504437 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #504437 is rgb(80, 68, 55), in HSL hsl(31, 19%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 31%, 69%.
What does #504437 look like?
It is a very dark, low-saturation brown with gray undertones, similar to damp soil or walnut. It reads as serious and understated rather than warm and vivid.
What colors pair well with #504437?
Cream, rust, and olive flatter it most, keeping the warmth alive without brightening the mood. Avoid pale grays, which wash out its depth.
Is #504437 readable on white or black?
#504437 has a 9.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.22:1 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.