#563C43 Hex Color
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#563c43 is a muted, dusty pink with distinct brown undertones. It feels serious and understated rather than bright or feminine. Due to its dark nature, this hex code works best as a background for dark-mode interfaces. White text offers excellent contrast against it, ensuring your copy remains legible while maintaining a moody, professional tone.
Questions about #563c43
What is #563c43 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #563c43 is rgb(86, 60, 67), in HSL hsl(344, 18%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 22%, 66%.
What colors pair well with #563c43 for a professional palette?
Is #563c43 suitable for text-heavy interfaces?
While #563c43 makes for a sophisticated, moody background, it is generally too dark and desaturated to serve as a primary font color. Use it as a container or section background instead, ensuring your primary text utilizes a high-contrast white or light beige for optimal accessibility.
Is #563c43 readable on white or black?
#563c43 has a 9.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.12:1 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.