#534B4A Hex Color
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#534b4a is a dark, muted red with dusty gray undertones and a smoky, almost charcoal appearance. Its low saturation creates a serious, mysterious mood, while the red base adds restrained energy and passion. Use it as a moody background or supporting tone with cream and copper. White text achieves about 8.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #534b4a.
Questions about #534b4a
What is #534b4a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #534b4a is rgb(83, 75, 74), in HSL hsl(7, 6%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 11%, 67%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #534b4a?
It pairs well with cream, copper, and warm neutrals, which add light and warmth without overpowering its smoky red base; softer beige and dusty rose also preserve its muted, sophisticated feel.
Is #534b4a warm or cool?
#534b4a reads as a muted warm red, but its gray undertones soften the warmth, making it appear nearly neutral in low light and more grounded and smoky than vivid when placed beside bright or highly saturated colors.
Is #534b4a readable on white or black?
#534b4a has a 8.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.47:1 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.