#552C06 Hex Color
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#552c06 is a dark, muted brown with warm orange undertones and a dusty, grounded appearance. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to coffee, chocolate, tobacco, craft, and vintage branding. Use it as a dominant background with warm cream accents; white text reads clearly. The hex code for this dark brown is #552c06.
Questions about #552c06
What is #552c06 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #552c06 is rgb(85, 44, 6), in HSL hsl(29, 87%, 18%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 93%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #552c06?
#552c06 pairs well with warm cream, muted terracotta, and subdued ochre accents, creating a grounded palette for coffee, chocolate, craft, or vintage-inspired designs. Keep brighter accents limited to preserve its calm, earthy character.
Is #552c06 readable on white or black?
#552c06 has a 12.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.74:1 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.