#57342F Hex Color
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A dark, dusty maroon hex color with muted red undertones. #57342f works well as a supporting tone or accent in autumn, wine, and luxury palettes. White text passes contrast checks on this hex color, making it a reliable background for moody designs.
Questions about #57342f
What is #57342f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #57342f is rgb(87, 52, 47), in HSL hsl(8, 30%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 46%, 66%.
What does hex color #57342f look like?
#57342f is a dark, very unsaturated maroon with warm red undertones. It sits between a deep reddish brown and a dim brick shade, reading as a muted wine tone rather than a vivid red.
Is #57342f warm or cool?
#57342f reads warm. Its red base and low blue content give it a cozy, earthy character, even though its very low lightness and saturation keep it subdued.
How should I use #57342f in a design?
Use #57342f as a dominant background or base layer in the 60% slot of a 60/30/10 palette. It flatters cream and sage accents and suits moody branding, wine labels, and autumn layouts. At large sizes it can read muddy, so keep fine detail on lighter surfaces.
Is #57342f readable on white or black?
#57342f has a 10.83:1 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.