#562E10 Hex Color
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Dark and warm, #562e10 is a muted brown with red-orange undertones and low lightness. Its serious, grounded character suits coffee, chocolate, tobacco, artisan, and vintage branding. Use it as a dominant background with cream or pale blue accents, though large areas can feel heavy. White text remains highly readable at its 11.7:1 contrast ratio. The hex code #562e10 passes WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #562e10
What is #562e10 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #562e10 is rgb(86, 46, 16), in HSL hsl(26, 69%, 20%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 81%, 66%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #562e10?
Is #562e10 warm or cool?
#562e10 reads as a warm color because its brown base carries noticeable red-orange undertones, giving it an earthy, serious mood rather than the crisp, airy feel associated with blue-leaning browns.
Is #562e10 readable on white or black?
#562e10 has a 11.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.79:1 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.