#54543C Hex Color
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Dark, dusty, and very muted, this olive shade barely registers on the saturation scale, which gives it a quiet, earthy weight. The hex code #54543c works best as a supporting tone or backdrop rather than a feature color, since it can read muddy in large fields. White text sits comfortably on it at about 7.7:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for body copy. Pair it with terracotta or cream to keep the palette from going flat.
Questions about #54543c
What is #54543c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #54543c is rgb(84, 84, 60), in HSL hsl(60, 17%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 29%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #54543c?
Cream, terracotta, and muted blues all pair well with #54543c. Warm neutrals keep its earthy character intact, while the blues sharpen its hidden green undertone for a stronger contrast.
Is #54543c readable on white or black?
#54543c has a 7.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.71:1 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.