#574949 Hex Color
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#574949 is a dim, dusty shade that borders on brown, offering a moody alternative to standard reds. This muted tone provides excellent contrast for white text, making it a reliable choice for dark mode UI elements or somber brand backgrounds. Because it leans so dark and desaturated, use it as a base color rather than an accent to avoid visual clutter.
Questions about #574949
What is #574949 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #574949 is rgb(87, 73, 73), in HSL hsl(0, 9%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 16%, 66%.
How should I use #574949 in web design?
#574949 functions best as a foundational base color rather than an accent due to its dark, desaturated nature. Use it for text-heavy dark mode layouts where you need high readability against white text without the harshness of pure black.
Does #574949 lean warm or cool?
This shade leans slightly warm because of its red undertones, distinguishing it from neutral charcoal grays. It carries a raw, organic quality that feels less industrial and more like natural stone or aged leather compared to standard dark colors.
Is #574949 readable on white or black?
#574949 has a 8.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.45:1 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.