#55473E Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, this brown leans gray and reads almost inky at full saturation. #55473e works best as a supporting tone or dark UI background, where white text hits about 8.9:1 contrast and passes AA for small body text. It flatters dusty teal and cream but can turn muddy in large fills. The hex code suits coffee, tobacco, and vintage packaging.
Questions about #55473e
What is #55473e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #55473e is rgb(85, 71, 62), in HSL hsl(23, 16%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 27%, 67%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #55473e?
#55473e pairs well with dusty teal, cream, and muted sage for palettes that feel organic and understated. Warm tans also work, though they can blend together and flatten the contrast between the two.
Is #55473e readable on white or black?
#55473e has a 8.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.35:1 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.