#554233 Hex Color
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Dark brown with a dusty, ashy finish. #554233 is so muted that it reads best as a grounding base or supporting tone, not a feature color. It flatters sage green and dusty terracotta without turning muddy. White text hits about 9.5:1 contrast on it, so small body copy stays readable. Coffee, tobacco, and vintage brands suit its gloomy calm.
Questions about #554233
What is #554233 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #554233 is rgb(85, 66, 51), in HSL hsl(26, 25%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 40%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #554233?
#554233 pairs well with sage green, dusty terracotta, and soft cream. Its very low saturation lets muted companions sit beside it without competition, while pale text or cream type keeps layouts from feeling heavy.
Is #554233 readable on white or black?
#554233 has a 9.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.21:1 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.