#56503E

#56503E

Overview

#56503E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 86, 80, 62, in HSL 45.0°, 16.2%, 29.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 7.0%, 27.9%, 66.3%. The nearest named color is RAL 7013 Brown Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#56503E

RGB

86, 80, 62

HSL

45.0, 16.2%, 29.0%

HSV

45.0, 27.9%, 33.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 7.0%, 27.9%, 66.3%

OKLCH

0.4318 0.0293 91.8

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: #56503E;
color: #56503E;
border-color: #56503E;
Nearest Tailwind: Stone 600 #57534E

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

8.04:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.61:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #56503E?

RGB(86, 80, 62) · HSL(45.0, 16.2%, 29.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 7.0%, 27.9%, 66.3%)

Does #56503E meet WCAG contrast on white?

8.04:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #56503E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #56503E background; contrast on black is 2.61:1.