#504444 Hex Color
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Ashy, dusty, barely red. The hex code #504444 sits in muddy territory, close to what colors make brown, so it works better as a supporting tone than a hero color. White text hits 9.3:1 contrast on it, enough for small body copy in dark interfaces. Pair it with cream or dusty pink to pull out its faint warmth.
Questions about #504444
What is #504444 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #504444 is rgb(80, 68, 68), in HSL hsl(0, 8%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 15%, 69%.
What colors pair well with #504444?
Cream, dusty pink, and muted sage all lift #504444 without fighting its low saturation. Warm off-whites bring out its faint red warmth, while navy makes a rich, moody pairing for dark interfaces.
Is #504444 readable on white or black?
#504444 has a 9.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.25:1 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.