#544442 Hex Color
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A dark, dusty brown with reddish undertones, #544442 feels grounded and serious. Because it is highly muted, it works best as a steady background or a moody accent color rather than a primary focus. Pair it with soft creams or stark white text for high contrast. The hex code #544442 offers enough accessibility for readable body text, making it a functional choice for dark mode UI designs.
Questions about #544442
What is #544442 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #544442 is rgb(84, 68, 66), in HSL hsl(7, 12%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 21%, 67%.
What colors pair best with #544442 for a professional palette?
Is #544442 readable on white or black?
#544442 has a 9.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.28:1 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.