#574E42

#574E42

Overview

#574E42 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 87, 78, 66, in HSL 34.3Β°, 13.7%, 30.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 10.3%, 24.1%, 65.9%. The nearest named color is RAL 7010 Tarpaulin Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#574E42

RGB

87, 78, 66

HSL

34.3, 13.7%, 30.0%

HSV

34.3, 24.1%, 34.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 10.3%, 24.1%, 65.9%

OKLCH

0.4291 0.0226 75.0

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: #574E42;
color: #574E42;
border-color: #574E42;
Nearest Tailwind: Stone 600 #57534E

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

8.16:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.57:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #574E42?

RGB(87, 78, 66) · HSL(34.3, 13.7%, 30.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 10.3%, 24.1%, 65.9%)

Does #574E42 meet WCAG contrast on white?

8.16:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #574E42?

Use FFFFFF text on a #574E42 background; contrast on black is 2.57:1.