#575640 Hex Color
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The hex code #575640 is a dark, muted yellow-olive with gray, ashy undertones. Its low saturation gives designs a serious, earthy mood without strong visual noise. Use it as a supporting tone with cream, burgundy, or charcoal in outdoor, military, construction, and organic branding. White text reaches about 7.5:1 contrast, suitable for small body text.
Questions about #575640
What is #575640 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #575640 is rgb(87, 86, 64), in HSL hsl(57, 15%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 26%, 66%.
What colors pair well with #575640?
Pair #575640 with cream for softer contrast, burgundy for restrained warmth, or charcoal for a rugged monochrome palette. Keep it as a supporting tone when brighter colors need room to stand out.
Is #575640 readable on white or black?
#575640 has a 7.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.81:1 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.