#54474D Hex Color
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Dusty plum mixed with charcoal. #54474d sits in that murky zone between pink and gray, dark and heavily muted, so it reads moody rather than sweet. That grayed-out quality makes it a strong supporting tone: pair it with pale sage or dusty rose, or use it as a dark background where white text hits about 8.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #54474d
What is #54474d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #54474d is rgb(84, 71, 77), in HSL hsl(332, 8%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 8%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #54474d?
Pale sage, cream, and dusty rose lift #54474d without fighting its muted character. For text, white is the safest choice, reading at roughly 8.8:1 contrast.
Does #54474d read warm or cool?
It sits close to the fence. The pink undertone adds a little warmth, but the heavy gray and low lightness pull it toward cool and shadowed.
Is #54474d readable on white or black?
#54474d has a 8.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.38:1 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.