#553E3C Hex Color
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A dark, low-saturation red with dusty brown undertones, #553e3c feels serious, shadowy, and restrained. Its matte depth suits moody branding, food packaging, sports graphics, and supporting elements that need weight without bright intensity. Use it as a dominant background with warm cream accents; white text reads clearly at about 9.8:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #553e3c.
Questions about #553e3c
What is #553e3c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #553e3c is rgb(85, 62, 60), in HSL hsl(5, 17%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 29%, 67%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #553e3c?
Pair #553e3c with warm cream or soft ivory for readable, welcoming contrast, and use muted teal as a cool complementary accent when you want more separation without introducing bright color.
Is #553e3c a warm or cool color?
#553e3c reads as a warm, muted red because its hue sits near red and its brown undertones reduce vibrancy, giving it an earthy appearance instead of the sharper feel associated with cooler reds. That makes it suitable for grounded backgrounds and restrained accent areas.
Is #553e3c readable on white or black?
#553e3c has a 9.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.14:1 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.