#524438 Hex Color
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This dark, desaturated brown mimics aged wood or dense coffee grounds. Because #524438 is muted, it provides a softer alternative to pure black while maintaining a sense of reliability and weight. The hex code #524438 offers excellent readability with white text, boasting a 9.4:1 contrast ratio. Use it as a moody, matte background or a grounding element in vintage-inspired branding.
Questions about #524438
What is #524438 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #524438 is rgb(82, 68, 56), in HSL hsl(28, 19%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 32%, 68%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What design styles work best with #524438?
Is #524438 readable on white or black?
#524438 has a 9.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.24:1 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.