#544553 Hex Color
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Dark and dusty, #544553 sits between grey and magenta, a muted plum that reads quiet rather than bold. Its low saturation suits a supporting role in the 30% slot of a palette, pairing well with soft cream or dusty rose. White text clears AA at about 8.9:1 contrast, so the hex code #544553 also holds up as a moody UI background for cosmetics, nightlife, and romance-themed work.
Questions about #544553
What is #544553 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #544553 is rgb(84, 69, 83), in HSL hsl(304, 10%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 1%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #544553?
#544553 flatters soft cream, dusty rose, and muted gold, which pull out its hidden magenta warmth. For a moodier nighttime palette, pair it with slate blue instead of the usual white.
Is #544553 readable on white or black?
#544553 has a 8.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.35:1 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.