#574C44 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #574c44 is a low-saturation brown with gray and ashy undertones. Its serious, gloomy character suits vintage branding, coffee packaging, tobacco, craft goods, and moody backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with warm cream accents. White text achieves about 8.3:1 contrast, making it suitable for accessible body text. The hex code is #574c44.
Questions about #574c44
What is #574c44 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #574c44 is rgb(87, 76, 68), in HSL hsl(25, 12%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 22%, 66%.
What colors pair well with #574c44?
#574c44 pairs well with warm cream and muted terracotta, which soften its ashy brown base without losing its grounded mood. Use cream for spacious contrast and terracotta for understated accents.
Does #574c44 look warm or cool?
#574c44 reads as a muted warm brown, but its gray and ashy undertones keep the warmth restrained rather than rustic or orange. That balance works well for serious, vintage-inspired layouts and subdued packaging.
Is #574c44 readable on white or black?
#574c44 has a 8.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.52:1 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.