#573F44 color
The hex color #573F44 is a dark, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 34.1% red, 24.7% green and 26.7% blue (87, 63, 68).
Its hue angle is 348°, with 16% saturation and 29% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 28% magenta, 22% yellow and 66% black.
The closest named color is Vibrant Vine (#4B373A), a difference of 3.5 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.55:1).
#573F44 color codes
| HEX | #573F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(87, 63, 68) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(34.1%, 24.7%, 26.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(348, 16%, 29%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(348, 28%, 34%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 28%, 22%, 66%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(29.41, 11.34, 1.06) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(29.41, 11.39, 5.34) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(6.751, 5.999, 6.27) | |
| Decimal | 5717828 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #573F44, 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 #573F44 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.55:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #573F44 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.55:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.2:1 | 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 #573F44 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#424344Protanopia
no red cones#484744Deuteranopia
no green cones#5b3d41Tritanopia
no blue cones#454545Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #573f44; }
.text { color: #573f44; }
.border { border: 2px solid #573f44; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(87 63 68 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #573f44, #57463f); }
Similar colors
#4b373aVibrant Vine#644348Plum Intended#553b39Monkey Island#624a49Dark Chocolate#654243Wild Thing#483c41Pitch Black#554747Chinotto#5e4a47Mustang
Closest common color name: Eggplant.
Questions
- What color is #573F44?
- #573F44 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 #573F44?
- The RGB value is 87, 63, 68: 87 red, 63 green and 68 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #573F44?
- The complementary color is #3F5752, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #573F44?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.2:1 and white text 9.55:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.