#523324 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #523324 is a warm brown with subtle red and charcoal undertones. Its low lightness and restrained saturation create a serious, grounded mood suited to vintage branding, coffee packaging, tobacco, and artisan products. Use the hex code #523324 as a supporting tone or moody background, with white text for strong readability in digital layouts.
Questions about #523324
What is #523324 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #523324 is rgb(82, 51, 36), in HSL hsl(20, 39%, 23%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 56%, 68%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #523324?
For a balanced palette, #523324 pairs well with cream, warm neutrals, muted sage, terracotta, and dusty blue, letting lighter or softer tones ease its dark brown base while keeping the overall look earthy and restrained.
What mood does #523324 create, and where can it be used?
#523324 creates a serious, grounded mood through its dark value, warm brown base, and subtle red and charcoal undertones, making it well suited to vintage-inspired layouts, coffee packaging, tobacco-themed designs, artisan products, and moody supporting backgrounds.
Is #523324 readable on white or black?
#523324 has a 11.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.85:1 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.