#574032 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #574032 is a dusky brown with warm red and gray undertones. Its low saturation gives backgrounds, packaging, and vintage-inspired layouts a serious, grounded mood. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream, terracotta, or muted sage, since large areas can feel heavy. The hex code #574032 also supports clear white body text, with about 9.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #574032
What is #574032 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #574032 is rgb(87, 64, 50), in HSL hsl(23, 27%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 43%, 66%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #574032?
The best pairings for #574032 are cream, sage, terracotta, and restrained brass, which lighten its dark base without erasing its earthy character. Use cream for space, sage for contrast, and terracotta for warmer editorial or packaging palettes.
Is #574032 readable on white or black?
#574032 has a 9.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.18:1 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.