#54493A Hex Color
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A dark, dusty brown that leans close to gray. #54493a carries muted warmth and reads grounded and serious. The hex code works best as a background or supporting tone in moody layouts, and it pairs well with muted sage or soft cream. White text clears contrast at about 8.8:1, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #54493a
What is #54493a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #54493a is rgb(84, 73, 58), in HSL hsl(35, 18%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 31%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #54493a?
Muted sage, soft cream, and dusty terracotta all sit comfortably beside #54493a. Its low saturation keeps the palette calm, so avoid pairing it with highly vivid colors unless you want a strong focal contrast.
Is #54493a readable on white or black?
#54493a has a 8.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.39:1 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.