#544E40

#544E40

Overview

#544E40 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 84, 78, 64, in HSL 42.0Β°, 13.5%, 29.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 7.1%, 23.8%, 67.1%. The nearest named color is RAL 7013 Brown Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#544E40

RGB

84, 78, 64

HSL

42.0, 13.5%, 29.0%

HSV

42.0, 23.8%, 32.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 7.1%, 23.8%, 67.1%

OKLCH

0.4255 0.0236 87.6

Properties

Color Psychology

Dark browns like chocolate and espresso project richness, indulgence, and masculine elegance. They carry the warmth of wood-paneled studies and aged leather, evoking comfort and established tradition. These deep tones suggest solidity, dependability, and mature sophistication.

Design Usage

Dark brown excels as a text color alternative to pure black, providing warmth and reducing visual harshness. It suits coffee roasters, chocolate brands, and heritage accessories with a tradition focus. Pair it with cream, gold, or burnt orange for a luxurious, warm-toned design system.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #544E40;
color: #544E40;
border-color: #544E40;
Nearest Tailwind: Stone 600 #57534E

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

8.27:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.54:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #544E40?

RGB(84, 78, 64) · HSL(42.0, 13.5%, 29.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 7.1%, 23.8%, 67.1%)

Does #544E40 meet WCAG contrast on white?

8.27:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #544E40?

Use FFFFFF text on a #544E40 background; contrast on black is 2.54:1.