#573111 Hex Color
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#573111 is a dark, dusty brown with a warm, earthy undertone. Its low saturation and deep lightness give it a grounded, serious mood. It works best as a dominant base in vintage, coffee, or artisan branding, where cream or muted sage accents keep it from turning muddy. White text sits comfortably on this hex code, reaching about 11.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #573111
What is #573111 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #573111 is rgb(87, 49, 17), in HSL hsl(27, 67%, 20%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 80%, 66%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #573111?
Cream and muted sage lift #573111 without clashing, and terracotta adds a warmer spark for accent work. For text, white reaches about 11.3:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.
Is #573111 a warm or cool color?
#573111 is warm. Its red and orange undertones give it heat, but heavy desaturation and low lightness mute that energy, so it reads earthy and subdued rather than fiery.
Is #573111 readable on white or black?
#573111 has a 11.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.85:1 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.