#57342B Hex Color
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#57342b is a dark, muted red-brown with warm reddish undertones and low saturation. Its matte, shadowed quality brings seriousness and depth to moody layouts, autumn themes, wine branding, and formal design. Use it as a supporting tone or dominant base with pale cream accents. The hex code #57342b supports white text with about 10.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #57342b
What is #57342b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #57342b is rgb(87, 52, 43), in HSL hsl(12, 34%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 51%, 66%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #57342b in a palette?
Muted cream and dusty blush soften #57342b, while sage introduces restrained contrast without making the palette feel loud, making this combination useful for editorial layouts, seasonal packaging, and refined food or beverage branding.
Is #57342b readable on white or black?
#57342b has a 10.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.93:1 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.