#584E4D Hex Color
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#584e4d is a dark red so muted it nearly reads as gray. Low saturation and a deep value give it a smoky, serious mood instead of heat. It earns its keep as a supporting tone rather than a hero color, since large fields can turn muddy. White text sits at about 8.0:1 contrast on it, so it holds up behind small body copy. Pair it with cream or a muted teal to bring the red back out.
Questions about #584e4d
What is #584e4d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #584e4d is rgb(88, 78, 77), in HSL hsl(5, 7%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 12%, 65%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #584e4d?
Cream, muted teal, and warm sand all lift the hidden red in #584e4d without clashing. Avoid bright saturated hues, which make it look flat and muddy by comparison.
Is #584e4d readable on white or black?
#584e4d has a 8.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.61:1 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.