#57493B Hex Color
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Wet garden soil comes close to this dark, dusty brown. #57493b is heavily muted with a gray cast, so it reads grounded rather than rich. Use it as a background or supporting tone behind cream type, which clears WCAG contrast at about 8.7:1. It suits coffee packaging, tobacco labels, and vintage layouts. The hex code is #57493b.
Questions about #57493b
What is #57493b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #57493b is rgb(87, 73, 59), in HSL hsl(30, 19%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 32%, 66%.
What colors pair well with #57493b?
Cream, warm beige, and dusty sage all sit comfortably beside #57493b without fighting its muted character. For sharper contrast, try a desaturated teal or a deep burgundy in small accents.
> Does #57493b read warm or cool?
It reads warm, though barely. The red and yellow undertones keep it from tipping gray, but the low saturation pulls most of the warmth out. Expect a dry, earthy feel rather than a chocolate brown.
Is #57493b readable on white or black?
#57493b has a 8.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.42:1 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.