#534328 Hex Color
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Far from vivid, #534328 is a dark, dusty olive-brown with a muted, earthy feel. Its low lightness suits moody backgrounds and vintage branding, and white text over it clears WCAG AA at about 9.5:1. Pair it with dusty teal or burnt orange to keep it from reading flat.
Questions about #534328
What is #534328 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #534328 is rgb(83, 67, 40), in HSL hsl(38, 35%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 52%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #534328?
Dusty teal, burnt orange, and warm cream all pair well with #534328 because they share its muted, earthy saturation. Bright saturated hues tend to make it look muddier by comparison.
Is #534328 a warm or cool color?
#534328 reads warm. Its yellow and brown undertones give it an earthy heat, though the low saturation and darkness keep that warmth subdued, which suits rustic and autumn palettes.
Is #534328 readable on white or black?
#534328 has a 9.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.20:1 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.