#523949 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #523949 blends magenta with dusky plum and soft gray undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood, while restrained saturation keeps it refined rather than dramatic. Use the hex code #523949 as a supporting tone in romance, fashion, or nightlife palettes. It also supports white body text at about a 10.3:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #523949
What is #523949 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #523949 is rgb(82, 57, 73), in HSL hsl(322, 18%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 11%, 68%.
What colors pair well with #523949 in a palette?
#523949 pairs well with soft white, dusty rose, mauve, and muted gray, which balance its dark plum base without making the palette overly bright, while pale blush or warm cream can add stronger contrast and softer accents.
Does #523949 read as a warm or cool color?
#523949 reads as a muted warm-leaning plum because its magenta and red-violet character outweighs the cooling effect of its gray undertones. Its low lightness keeps that warmth restrained, giving the color a composed, serious feel.
Is #523949 readable on white or black?
#523949 has a 10.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.04:1 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.