#564435 Hex Color
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This dark, muted brown carries a dusty, ashy character that leans into serious and moody applications. Because it is highly desaturated, #564435 functions best as a grounding neutral or a secondary accent rather than a full-page background. It pairs effectively with creams or muted golds for a vintage aesthetic. The hex code #564435 provides enough contrast for readable white body text.
Questions about #564435
What is #564435 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #564435 is rgb(86, 68, 53), in HSL hsl(27, 24%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 38%, 66%.
What colors pair best with #564435 for a vintage look?
#564435 works beautifully with soft creams or warm muted gold tones to create an authentic vintage aesthetic. Because it is highly desaturated and ashy, it relies on these lighter, warmer counterparts to prevent the overall palette from feeling too dull or heavy.
Is #564435 suitable for long-form body text?
While #564435 has enough contrast against pure white backgrounds to be readable, it is generally better suited for headings, accents, or background grounding. For long-form content, standard charcoal or very dark grays usually provide better visual comfort and accessibility than a tinted brown.
Is #564435 readable on white or black?
#564435 has a 9.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.27:1 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.