#554543 Hex Color
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#554543 is a dim, dusty red that leans heavily toward grey. This muted tone lacks the energy of brighter reds, offering a serious and subdued quality instead. It functions best as a supporting background or for subtle text treatments. Because of its dark, desaturated nature, it maintains excellent readability with white text, providing a high-contrast choice for moody interfaces.
Questions about #554543
What is #554543 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #554543 is rgb(85, 69, 67), in HSL hsl(7, 12%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 21%, 67%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What design style benefits most from #554543?
The serious, desaturated nature of #554543 works perfectly for sophisticated, minimalist branding or editorial designs that require a grounded feel. It acts as a stable alternative to pure black when you need to maintain high contrast with white text while introducing subtle warmth.
Which colors pair effectively with #554543?
Is #554543 readable on white or black?
#554543 has a 9.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.31:1 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.