#523D29 Hex Color
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Far from rich chocolate, #523d29 is a dark brown drained of saturation, closer to dry soil than fresh coffee. That low chroma makes it a steady supporting tone in vintage, craft, and organic work. Pair it with dusty sage or a muted brass gold for warmth without glare. White text on this hex code reaches about 10.2:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA with room to spare.
Questions about #523d29
What is #523d29 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #523d29 is rgb(82, 61, 41), in HSL hsl(29, 33%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 50%, 68%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #523d29?
Dusty cream, muted sage, and warm brass gold all flatter #523d29 without fighting its low saturation. A soft blush also works when you want a touch of lightness against its heavy, earthy base.
Is #523d29 readable on white or black?
#523d29 has a 10.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.05:1 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.