#544144 color
The hex color #544144 is a dark, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 32.9% red, 25.5% green and 26.7% blue (84, 65, 68).
Its hue angle is 351°, with 13% saturation and 29% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 23% magenta, 19% yellow and 67% black.
The closest named color is Vibrant Vine (#4B373A), a difference of 3.3 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.47:1).
#544144 color codes
| HEX | #544144 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(84, 65, 68) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(32.9%, 25.5%, 26.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(351, 13%, 29%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(351, 23%, 33%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 23%, 19%, 67%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(29.62, 8.77, 1.32) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(29.62, 8.86, 8.58) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(6.59, 6.083, 6.295) | |
| Decimal | 5521732 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #544144, 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 #544144 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.47:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #544144 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.47:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.22:1 | 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 #544144 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#444444Protanopia
no red cones#484744Deuteranopia
no green cones#584042Tritanopia
no blue cones#464646Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #544144; }
.text { color: #544144; }
.border { border: 2px solid #544144; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(84 65 68 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #544144, #544841); }
Similar colors
#4b373aVibrant Vine#554747Chinotto#483c41Pitch Black#553b39Monkey Island#624a49Dark Chocolate#5e4a47Mustang#443736Cowboy#574a47Molasses
Closest common color name: Espresso.
Questions
- What color is #544144?
- #544144 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 #544144?
- The RGB value is 84, 65, 68: 84 red, 65 green and 68 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #544144?
- The complementary color is #415451, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #544144?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.22:1 and white text 9.47:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.