#574A48 Hex Color
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#574a48 is a dark, muted reddish brown with ashy gray undertones and low saturation. Its gloomy, serious mood suits moody branding, sports graphics, and dramatic backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with warm cream or pale blush accents. White text remains highly legible, offering about an 8.5:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #574a48.
Questions about #574a48
What is #574a48 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #574a48 is rgb(87, 74, 72), in HSL hsl(8, 9%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 17%, 66%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #574a48?
#574a48 pairs well with warm cream, pale blush, and restrained terracotta accents, which lift its ashy reddish-brown base, add visual separation, and preserve its serious mood in backgrounds, layouts, and brand palettes. Use the darkest shade as an anchor and lighter colors for text or details.
Does #574a48 read as a warm or cool color?
#574a48 reads as a warm-leaning neutral because its red and brown base outweighs its ashy gray undertones, while low saturation keeps the result restrained rather than cozy or bright. It can appear cooler beside warm cream or more muted beside saturated accent colors.
Is #574a48 readable on white or black?
#574a48 has a 8.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.47:1 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.