#532C14 Hex Color
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#532c14 is a dark, muted brown with warm red and earthy undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, grounded mood suited to coffee, chocolate, tobacco, vintage, and artisan branding. Use it as a dominant background with cream or soft gold accents, though its dark value can feel heavy across large layouts. White text achieves about 12.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #532c14.
Questions about #532c14
What is #532c14 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #532c14 is rgb(83, 44, 20), in HSL hsl(23, 61%, 20%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 76%, 67%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #532c14?
#532c14 pairs well with cream, warm white, soft gold, muted sage, and dusty blue, which brighten its dark brown base without competing with its warm red undertones across a balanced palette.
What mood does #532c14 create in design?
#532c14 reads as warm, serious, and grounded because its dark brown base carries muted red and earthy undertones, making it a natural fit for coffee, chocolate, tobacco, vintage, and artisan-inspired visual systems.
Is #532c14 readable on white or black?
#532c14 has a 12.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.73:1 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.