#585049 Hex Color
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A dark, muted brown with ashy gray undertones, #585049 feels serious, grounded, and slightly gloomy. Its low saturation gives it a dusty, dependable character suited to moody backgrounds, coffee or craft branding, and vintage layouts. Use it as a dominant base with warm cream accents; white text has strong contrast, including for small body copy. The hex code is #585049.
Questions about #585049
What is #585049 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #585049 is rgb(88, 80, 73), in HSL hsl(28, 9%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 17%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #585049?
#585049 pairs well with warm cream, muted terracotta, and aged brass because these accents add light and restrained color while preserving its grounded mood across packaging, interiors, and brand layouts without making the palette feel busy. Use cream for space and terracotta sparingly in details.
Is #585049 readable on white or black?
#585049 has a 7.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.65:1 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.