#533D38 Hex Color
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#533d38 is a dark, muted reddish brown with low saturation and a smoky, almost gray finish. Its subdued depth suggests seriousness, mystery, and restrained passion, making it effective for moody branding, food packaging, or sports graphics. Use it as a supporting tone or dark background, with white text for strong readability. The hex code for this color is #533d38.
Questions about #533d38
What is #533d38 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #533d38 is rgb(83, 61, 56), in HSL hsl(11, 19%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 33%, 67%.
Which colors pair well with #533d38?
Is #533d38 readable on white or black?
#533d38 has a 10.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.09:1 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.