#573700 Hex Color
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This dark, unsaturated brown carries a heavy, serious weight, useful for moody branding or rustic craft aesthetics. The hex code for this shade is #573700. Because it offers high contrast with white text, it works well as a grounding background element in dark mode interfaces. Pair it with soft cream or muted gold to accentuate its organic, coffee-inspired character without appearing muddy.
Questions about #573700
What is #573700 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #573700 is rgb(87, 55, 0), in HSL hsl(38, 100%, 17%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 100%, 66%.
What colors pair well with #573700?
#573700 works best when paired with soft creams or muted golds to balance its heavy, coffee-inspired weight. It also creates a clean, sophisticated contrast when placed against crisp white typography or light cream background elements.
Is #573700 a good choice for text?
#573700 should generally be avoided for body text because it lacks the necessary contrast against most background colors. It functions much better as a strong, grounding background element where white or light-colored text can sit clearly on top.
Is #573700 readable on white or black?
#573700 has a 10.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.95:1 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.