#534228 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #534228 is a brown with warm olive and gray undertones. Its low saturation gives layouts a dusty, serious mood suited to coffee, tobacco, craft, and vintage branding. Use it as a dominant background with cream or parchment accents, though its darkness can feel heavy. White text passes WCAG AA comfortably at about 9.6:1. The hex code is #534228.
Questions about #534228
What is #534228 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #534228 is rgb(83, 66, 40), in HSL hsl(36, 35%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 52%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #534228?
For a balanced palette, #534228 pairs with cream, parchment, muted olive, and warm terracotta, brightening its dark brown base while preserving a dusty, vintage mood in packaging, backgrounds, and craft-focused layouts.
Is #534228 readable on white or black?
#534228 has a 9.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.17:1 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.