#513A31 Hex Color
Grounded brown with dusty warmth
#513a31 is a dark, muted brown with dusty red and gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, grounded mood suited to coffee, tobacco, artisan, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone or dark interface background, pairing it with warm cream for relief. White text remains highly readable, and the hex code is #513a31.
Questions about #513a31
What is #513a31 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #513a31 is rgb(81, 58, 49), in HSL hsl(17, 25%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 40%, 68%.
What colors pair well with #513a31?
#513a31 pairs well with warm cream and muted terracotta, which lift its deep brown base while echoing its dusty red-gray undertone without making the palette feel bright or playful overall.
Is #513a31 warm or cool?
#513a31 reads as warm because its brown base carries dusty red undertones, though its low saturation and gray influence keep the warmth restrained when used across large areas of a layout.
Is #513a31 readable on white or black?
#513a31 has a 10.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.99:1 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.