#57554C Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #57554c is a dusty yellow with gray and brown undertones, almost reading as warm charcoal. Its low saturation creates a serious, gloomy mood suited to construction branding, budget retail, and moody interfaces. Use the hex code as a supporting background with white text, which reaches about 7.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #57554c
What is #57554c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #57554c is rgb(87, 85, 76), in HSL hsl(49, 7%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 13%, 66%.
Does #57554c read as warm or cool?
#57554c reads as a warm-neutral color: its dusty yellow base carries gray and brown undertones, while its low saturation pulls the overall impression toward warm charcoal rather than a bright yellow or distinctly cool gray.
What colors pair well with #57554c?
#57554c pairs well with off-white, sand, muted olive, and terracotta, which reinforce its earthy warmth without making the palette feel vivid; deep navy can add cooler contrast for interfaces and brand layouts.
Is #57554c readable on white or black?
#57554c has a 7.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.80:1 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.