#540E0E Hex Color
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Dark maroon with a dull, muted edge, #540e0e reads serious and heavy rather than bright. Its low lightness suits large type and moody backgrounds, though big flat areas can turn muddy. Pair it with warm cream or muted gold for wine branding, autumn palettes, or luxury packaging. White text passes easily on top, hitting about 14.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #540e0e
What is #540e0e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #540e0e is rgb(84, 14, 14), in HSL hsl(0, 71%, 19%) and in CMYK 0%, 83%, 83%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #540e0e?
Muted golds, warm creams, and olive greens flatter #540e0e without fighting its low saturation. For a lighter counterweight, try a soft sage or dusty rose.
Is #540e0e readable on white or black?
#540e0e has a 14.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.44:1 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.