#504C34 Hex Color
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A dark, muted yellow with olive and gray undertones, #504c34 has a matte, grounded look. Its low saturation creates a serious, earthy mood suited to outdoor brands, organic packaging, military-inspired fashion, and moody layouts. Use it as a supporting tone or dark base with warm cream accents, though larger fields can look muddy without lighter contrast. White text reads clearly on this hex code at about 8.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #504c34
What is #504c34 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #504c34 is rgb(80, 76, 52), in HSL hsl(51, 21%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 35%, 69%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #504c34?
Pair #504c34 with warm cream for clear contrast, or add burgundy and terracotta accents when a design needs restrained warmth without losing its earthy, serious character across packaging, outdoor branding, fashion, and editorial layouts.
Is #504c34 readable on white or black?
#504c34 has a 8.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.42:1 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.