#574E43 Hex Color

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This dark, muted brown leans toward an ashy, grey tone. Its matte quality creates a serious, grounded aesthetic perfect for moody branding or organic product labels. Because of its darkness, white typography reads clearly against this shade. The hex code for this dusty tone is #574e43. Use it as a dominant background to ground brighter accent colors in your interface or print designs.

Questions about #574e43

What is #574e43 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #574e43 is rgb(87, 78, 67), in HSL hsl(33, 13%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 23%, 66%.
What colors pair well with #574e43 for a balanced palette?
This dark brown works beautifully with muted, cooler tones like sage or soft cream to create organic, professional contrast. Using it alongside lighter, desaturated colors prevents the design from feeling too heavy while maintaining its grounded, natural aesthetic.
Is #574e43 readable on white or black?
#574e43 has a 8.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.57:1 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.