#573636 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #573636 is a dusty red with brown-gray undertones and a matte, shadowed quality. Its low saturation gives designs a serious, mysterious mood without the force of vivid red. Use it as a supporting tone with warm ivory or pale sage in moody branding, food packaging, and editorial layouts. The hex code #573636 supports clear white text at about 10.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #573636
What is #573636 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #573636 is rgb(87, 54, 54), in HSL hsl(0, 23%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 38%, 66%.
What colors pair well with #573636?
Does #573636 read as warm or cool?
#573636 reads as a warm-leaning muted red because its brown undertones soften the hue, while the gray content keeps it restrained rather than fiery, giving it a grounded, serious mood that suits editorial and understated branding.
Is #573636 readable on white or black?
#573636 has a 10.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.98:1 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.