#543328 Hex Color
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A dark, muted reddish brown, #543328 has warm brown undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, traditional mood suited to wine branding, autumn palettes, and formal designs. Use it as a supporting tone or dark background with white text, which reaches about 11.2:1 contrast. Large areas can feel heavy, so balance it with warm cream. The hex code is #543328.
Questions about #543328
What is #543328 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #543328 is rgb(84, 51, 40), in HSL hsl(15, 35%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 52%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #543328?
Warm cream and muted terracotta pair naturally with #543328, softening its dark, dusty surface while keeping the palette warm. Sage or muted green can introduce restrained earthy contrast without making the design feel bright or playful.
Does #543328 work with white text?
White text on #543328 reaches about an 11.2:1 contrast ratio, making it a strong choice for readable body text and meeting WCAG AAA contrast requirements for normal-sized text against this background.
What mood does #543328 create?
#543328 reads as a warm, muted reddish brown because its red component outweighs blue and its saturation stays restrained. It gives wine branding and autumn or formal layouts a grounded, serious character.
Is #543328 readable on white or black?
#543328 has a 11.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.88:1 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.