#513521 Hex Color
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Dark brown with a dusty, ashy edge. The hex code #513521 is very low in saturation and reads warm but mellow, closer to aged leather or dark soil than bright wood. It works best as a dominant base in moody layouts, with cream or muted sage as contrast. White text passes AA against it at roughly 11.2:1, so small body type stays readable.
Questions about #513521
What is #513521 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #513521 is rgb(81, 53, 33), in HSL hsl(25, 42%, 22%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 59%, 68%.
What colors pair well with #513521?
Muted sage, cream, and dusty terracotta flatter #513521 without overpowering it. For a richer scheme, try pairing it with burgundy or a soft ochre accent.
Is #513521 readable on white or black?
#513521 has a 11.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.88:1 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.