#543B32 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #543b32 is a warm brown with dusty red and gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, grounded mood suited to coffee, chocolate, tobacco, vintage, and artisan branding. Use it as a supporting tone or dark UI background, pairing it with cream or faded blue. White text has about 10.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #543b32.
Questions about #543b32
What is #543b32 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #543b32 is rgb(84, 59, 50), in HSL hsl(16, 25%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 40%, 67%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #543b32?
#543b32 pairs well with cream, warm white, faded blue, and muted sage because these lighter or cooler tones balance its dusty, red-brown depth. Use cream for a softer look, or faded blue for contrast without making the palette feel harsh.
Does #543b32 read as warm or cool?
#543b32 reads warm because its brown base carries muted red undertones, while its gray component keeps the warmth restrained. That balance gives it a serious, grounded character rather than the brighter, earthy energy of orange or terracotta.
Is #543b32 readable on white or black?
#543b32 has a 10.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.04:1 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.