#583931 Hex Color
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#583931 is a dark, muted reddish brown with ashy undertones. Its low saturation and deep lightness give it a heavy, subdued feel, so it works best as a supporting tone or small accent rather than a dominant base. It flatters muted teal and warm cream, both of which lift its darkness. White text reads clearly on top at roughly 10.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #583931
What is #583931 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #583931 is rgb(88, 57, 49), in HSL hsl(12, 28%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 44%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #583931?
Muted teal, sage, and warm cream balance the darkness of #583931, while terracotta keeps a palette warm without turning muddy. Crisp white type also works well against it for contrast.
Is #583931 readable on white or black?
#583931 has a 10.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.04:1 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.