#573D31 Hex Color
A grounded, serious matte brown shade
A dark, dusty brown with a matte finish, #573d31 offers an understated and serious presence. Its low saturation keeps it grounded, making it an excellent choice for moody, textured backgrounds. Pair this shade with crisp white text to ensure readability, as it offers a strong 9.9:1 contrast. Use it as a solid foundation for vintage branding or rustic, organic design projects.
Questions about #573d31
What is #573d31 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #573d31 is rgb(87, 61, 49), in HSL hsl(19, 28%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 44%, 66%.
What colors pair well with #573d31 in a design palette?
Is #573d31 suitable for text-heavy layouts?
Yes, #573d31 serves as an excellent foundation for text-heavy layouts when used as a background color, provided you use high-contrast white or near-white typography. It offers strong legibility against light text due to its low saturation and dark depth.
Is #573d31 readable on white or black?
#573d31 has a 9.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.11:1 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.