#533533 Hex Color
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#533533 is a dark, dusty red with very low saturation and a muted brown undertone. Its matte, shadowed character brings seriousness and mystery to moody branding, editorial layouts, and supporting panels. Use it as a dominant background with warm ivory accents or for small details against lighter neutrals. The hex code #533533 supports white text with about 10.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #533533
What is #533533 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #533533 is rgb(83, 53, 51), in HSL hsl(4, 24%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 39%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #533533?
Does #533533 read as warm or cool?
#533533 reads as a warm, muted red because its red base is softened by a brown undertone, while its low saturation keeps that warmth subdued, grounded, and more earthy than energetic.
Is #533533 readable on white or black?
#533533 has a 10.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.92:1 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.