#523336 Hex Color
A dusty, muted red with serious depth
#523336 is a muted, dusty red with an ashy, ink-like quality. This dark tone brings a sense of serious depth to any project. Designers often choose this color for moody backgrounds or when they need high contrast without the intensity of pure red. Because it feels both calm and powerful, the hex code #523336 works well in professional designs that require a touch of mystery.
Questions about #523336
What is #523336 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #523336 is rgb(82, 51, 54), in HSL hsl(354, 23%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 34%, 68%.
How should I use #523336 in a color palette?
Use this muted, dusty red as a grounding neutral for moody or professional branding. It works exceptionally well when paired with cool grays or off-white tones to balance its natural warmth and prevent the design from feeling too heavy or overwhelming.
Is #523336 readable on white or black?
#523336 has a 11.13:1 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.