#59482B Hex Color
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The hex code #59482b is a dark, muted brown with dusty yellow and olive undertones. Its low saturation gives layouts a serious, grounded feel suited to coffee, craft, agricultural, military, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or faded sage, since large areas can look muddy. White text reads clearly against it.
Questions about #59482b
What is #59482b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #59482b is rgb(89, 72, 43), in HSL hsl(38, 35%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 52%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #59482b?
The #59482b hex color pairs well with cream, faded sage, and muted terracotta for warm, grounded layouts and brand accents. These lighter or softer tones help balance its dark, dusty brown base.
Is #59482b readable on white or black?
#59482b has a 8.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.38:1 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.