#544043 color
The hex color #544043 is a dark, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 32.9% red, 25.1% green and 26.3% blue (84, 64, 67).
Its hue angle is 351°, with 14% saturation and 29% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 24% magenta, 20% yellow and 67% black.
The closest named color is Vibrant Vine (#4B373A), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.58:1).
#544043 color codes
| HEX | #544043 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(84, 64, 67) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(32.9%, 25.1%, 26.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(351, 14%, 29%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(351, 24%, 33%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 24%, 20%, 67%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(29.3, 9.22, 1.51) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(29.3, 9.35, 9.32) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(6.503, 5.957, 6.116) | |
| Decimal | 5521475 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #544043, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #544043 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.58:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #544043 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.58:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #544043 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#434343Protanopia
no red cones#474643Deuteranopia
no green cones#583f41Tritanopia
no blue cones#454545Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #544043; }
.text { color: #544043; }
.border { border: 2px solid #544043; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(84 64 67 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #544043, #544740); }
Similar colors
#4b373aVibrant Vine#553b39Monkey Island#554747Chinotto#483c41Pitch Black#624a49Dark Chocolate#5e4a47Mustang#644348Plum Intended#443736Cowboy
Closest common color name: Espresso.
Questions
- What color is #544043?
- #544043 is a dark, grayish red, closest to the named color Vibrant Vine. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #544043?
- The RGB value is 84, 64, 67: 84 red, 64 green and 67 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #544043?
- The complementary color is #405451, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #544043?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.19:1 and white text 9.58:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.