#525349 Hex Color
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Dark yellow like #525349 works well as a supporting tone in moody layouts, where its heavy grey undertone keeps things serious. The low saturation reads as muted olive, so it suits sale banners, construction branding, and budget designs that need depth without loudness. White text clears AA on this hex code at about 7.8:1, and a warm accent like terracotta stops it from going flat.
Questions about #525349
What is #525349 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #525349 is rgb(82, 83, 73), in HSL hsl(66, 6%, 31%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 12%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #525349?
Warm accents like terracotta, cream, or burnt orange lift its dullness and keep it from reading muddy. Cool blues and teals push it toward a gloomier, moodier feel.
Is #525349 readable on white or black?
#525349 has a 7.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.69:1 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.