#553B34 Hex Color
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Dark and very muted, #553b34 is a dusty red with brown undertones that reads closer to weathered brick than true red. Its low saturation makes it a calm supporting tone, best at 30% in a palette alongside cream or sage. White text passes contrast checks on it, so it works as a background for small type, though it can turn muddy in large blocks.
Questions about #553b34
What is #553b34 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #553b34 is rgb(85, 59, 52), in HSL hsl(13, 24%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 39%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #553b34?
#553b34 pairs well with cream, sage green, and warm off-whites, which lift its dusty undertones. For a darker, moodier scheme, try it with deep charcoal or a muted mustard.
Does #553b34 read warm or cool?
It reads warm. The brown undertones and low saturation give it an earthy, weathered character, closer to aged leather or brick than a bright red.
Is #553b34 readable on white or black?
#553b34 has a 10.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.06:1 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.