#52381D Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #52381d has warm red-brown undertones and a dusty, grounded appearance. Its low lightness creates a serious, reliable mood, while its warmth suits coffee, chocolate, tobacco, craft, and vintage branding. Use the hex code as a supporting tone with parchment or muted blue. White text reads clearly against it, with about 10.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #52381d
What is #52381d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #52381d is rgb(82, 56, 29), in HSL hsl(31, 48%, 22%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 65%, 68%.
What colors pair well with #52381d?
#52381d pairs well with parchment and muted blue because both soften its dark, warm brown base while preserving its grounded character in packaging, editorial layouts, and identity work. Use cream or white for lighter contrast.
Does #52381d read as a warm or cool color?
#52381d reads as a warm, heavily muted brown because its red component outweighs its blue component, giving it dusty red-brown undertones rather than a cool appearance in most palettes and lighting conditions. Its low lightness adds a serious, dependable feel.
Is #52381d readable on white or black?
#52381d has a 10.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.94:1 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.