#513D2C Hex Color
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This desaturated brown acts as a grounding, matte neutral. Its dark, dusty quality makes it a reliable choice for moody brand identities or organic food packaging. Since the hex code #513d2c creates excellent contrast against white text, it works well for UI backgrounds where readability matters. Use it sparingly to avoid a muddy look, pairing it with warm creams or dusty sages to soften its inherent seriousness.
Questions about #513d2c
What is #513d2c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #513d2c is rgb(81, 61, 44), in HSL hsl(28, 30%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 46%, 68%.
What color palettes work best with #513d2c?
This dark, desaturated brown functions best as a grounding neutral when paired with soft creams or dusty sage greens. These combinations soften its inherent seriousness, creating balanced, organic color schemes that feel approachable rather than overly dark or muddy.
Is #513d2c readable on white or black?
#513d2c has a 10.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.05:1 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.