#524137 Hex Color
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Reach for #524137 when a design needs a dark brown base that feels sturdy rather than heavy. Its low saturation and near-grey depth give it a dusty, moody character suited to vintage packaging, coffee branding, and dark UI backgrounds. White text reads clearly on top, hitting roughly 9.7:1 contrast, which is well past WCAG AA for body text. Pair it with muted teal or dusty sage.
Questions about #524137
What is #524137 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #524137 is rgb(82, 65, 55), in HSL hsl(22, 20%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 33%, 68%.
What colors pair well with #524137?
Dusty sage, muted teal, and warm cream all flatter #524137. Its low saturation means bright accents can overwhelm it, so keep partners equally muted.
Is #524137 readable on white or black?
#524137 has a 9.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.17:1 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.