#562825 Hex Color
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#562825 is a dark, dusty maroon with almost all of its saturation drained out. That low chroma makes it feel gloomy and warm at once, which suits moody backgrounds, wine branding, and autumn layouts. It works best as a dark base, and white text clears WCAG AA against it at about 12.2:1. Be aware that next to plain white it can look washed out, so muted rose or warm taupe neighbors flatter it more.
Questions about #562825
What is #562825 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #562825 is rgb(86, 40, 37), in HSL hsl(4, 40%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 57%, 66%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #562825?
Muted rose, warm taupe, and soft sage sit comfortably beside #562825 because their desaturated tones match its dusty character. Bright accents like gold or coral also work when you want one point of focus.
Can white text be used on a #562825 background?
Yes. White text on #562825 reaches about 12.2:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 required for WCAG AA body text. Small copy stays readable, which makes this shade a dependable dark background.
Is #562825 readable on white or black?
#562825 has a 12.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.72:1 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.