#583318 Hex Color
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This dark, muted brown carries an earthy, serious tone with distinct dusty undertones. Because it has such low saturation, #583318 works best as a grounding anchor for organic branding or vintage-inspired layouts. It provides excellent contrast for white text, though it can feel overwhelming in large blocks. Pair it with soft cream or muted sage green to keep designs from appearing too gloomy.
Questions about #583318
What is #583318 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #583318 is rgb(88, 51, 24), in HSL hsl(25, 57%, 22%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 73%, 65%.
What colors pair best with #583318 in a design scheme?
Is #583318 a warm or cool brown?
#583318 leans toward a warm, earthy temperature but possesses enough gray-leaning desaturation to feel serious and grounded rather than vibrant. This mix makes it an excellent choice for designs that require a sophisticated, non-aggressive foundation that feels vintage or natural.
Is #583318 readable on white or black?
#583318 has a 11.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.90:1 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.