#523C3C Hex Color
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#523c3c is a dark, dusty red with low saturation and a strong brown-gray cast. Its matte, almost ashy quality creates a serious, moody base for editorial layouts, dark interfaces, and restrained branding. Use it as a supporting tone or dominant background with light text. This hex code gives white text about a 10.1:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #523c3c
What is #523c3c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #523c3c is rgb(82, 60, 60), in HSL hsl(0, 15%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 27%, 68%.
What colors pair well with #523c3c?
#523c3c pairs well with warm cream, dusty pink, muted green, and soft metallic yellow because its brown-gray cast supports softened, earthy companions while preserving its serious depth and muted character in print and digital palettes. Use lighter pairings for space and readability.
Is #523c3c readable on white or black?
#523c3c has a 10.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.07:1 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.