#544D4C Hex Color
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This dark, muted gray has subtle warm brown undertones, giving #544d4c a serious, grounded character. Its low saturation suits moody interfaces, typography, architecture, and minimal layouts, especially as a supporting tone beside warm ivory or dusty rose. The hex code #544d4c also supports highly legible white body text, with about an 8.3:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #544d4c
What is #544d4c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #544d4c is rgb(84, 77, 76), in HSL hsl(8, 5%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 10%, 67%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #544d4c?
The #544d4c hex color pairs well with warm ivory, dusty rose, muted mauve, and soft tan because its subdued brown-gray base supports gentle contrast without losing its grounded mood. Use ivory for spacious backgrounds and dusty rose or mauve for restrained accent color.
Does #544d4c read as warm or cool?
The #544d4c hex color reads as a warm gray because its low-saturation base carries subtle brown undertones rather than blue. That warmth makes it feel serious and grounded, especially beside creamy neutrals, while keeping it restrained enough for modern interfaces and minimal layouts.
Is #544d4c readable on white or black?
#544d4c has a 8.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.54:1 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.