#534531 Hex Color
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#534531 is a dark, muted brown with an olive undertone. Its low saturation keeps it matte and grounded, which suits coffee packaging, vintage palettes, and moody backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base, where it can read muddy. White text holds strong contrast on it at about 9.3:1.
Questions about #534531
What is #534531 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #534531 is rgb(83, 69, 49), in HSL hsl(35, 26%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 41%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #534531?
#534531 pairs well with warm creams, muted golds, and soft greens like sage. Its low saturation lets brighter accents stand out, so treat it as a quiet base in a 60/30/10 palette.
Is #534531 readable on white or black?
#534531 has a 9.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.26:1 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.