#513A32 Hex Color
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Dark, muted reddish brown. #513a32 reads like aged leather or coffee grounds, warm in undertone but low in saturation, so it suits moody backgrounds and supporting tones more than bright accents. White text clears WCAG AA on it at roughly 10.5:1 contrast. Pair it with dusty teal or soft cream to keep the palette from going flat. The hex code for this shade is #513a32.
Questions about #513a32
What is #513a32 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #513a32 is rgb(81, 58, 50), in HSL hsl(15, 24%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 38%, 68%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #513a32?
Dusty teal, soft cream, and warm ochre all flatter #513a32, since its low saturation lets muted partners sit beside it without clashing. For text, white reads most clearly on top of it.
Is #513a32 warm or cool?
#513a32 reads warm. Its red base gives it heat, but the darkness and very low saturation mute that warmth into something grounded, closer to aged wood than fire.
Can white text be used on #513a32?
Yes. White text reaches about 10.5:1 contrast on #513a32, well above the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA requires for body text. Soft cream works too if pure white feels harsh.
Is #513a32 readable on white or black?
#513a32 has a 10.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.00:1 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.