#575343 Hex Color
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A dark, muted yellow, #575343 blends gray and yellow into a dusty, almost ashy tone. Its low saturation creates a serious, gloomy mood without feeling stark. Use it as a supporting background or contrast layer with cream, rust, or white. White text remains highly readable, making the hex code #575343 useful for moody branding, construction graphics, and budget-focused designs.
Questions about #575343
What is #575343 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #575343 is rgb(87, 83, 67), in HSL hsl(48, 13%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 23%, 66%.
What colors pair well with #575343?
#575343 pairs well with cream, white, rust, and warm wood tones, which balance its dusty yellow base and help it feel grounded rather than dull in backgrounds, layouts, and restrained brand palettes. Cream and white add lift, while rust creates warmer, earthy contrast.
Does #575343 feel warm or cool?
#575343 reads as a muted warm yellow because its yellow base outweighs the gray, though its low saturation keeps the warmth restrained rather than sunny when used across a full layout. That balance gives it an earthy, subdued presence.
Is #575343 readable on white or black?
#575343 has a 7.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.72:1 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.