#525244 Hex Color
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This dark, muted tone sits between olive and charcoal, offering a matte, dusty appearance. Because it lacks saturation, #525244 excels as a subtle background for high-contrast typography, especially in moody, construction-themed branding. It is significantly dark, so it provides excellent legibility for white text. Use this hex code as a stabilizing base rather than a focal point to keep designs from feeling muddy or overbearing.
Questions about #525244
What is #525244 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #525244 is rgb(82, 82, 68), in HSL hsl(60, 9%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 17%, 68%.
Does #525244 read as a warm or cool color?
#525244 sits in a neutral, earthy territory that leans slightly cool due to its heavy gray and charcoal influence. While it stems from the olive family, the lack of saturation prevents it from feeling overtly warm or vibrant.
Is #525244 readable on white or black?
#525244 has a 7.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.64:1 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.