#542B1C

Color Details

HEX
#542B1C
RGB
rgb(84, 43, 28)
HSL
hsl(16, 50%, 22%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 49%, 67%, 67%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 12.07:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #542b1c
Contrast 1.74:1 Fail
White on #542b1c
Contrast 12.07:1 AAA
#542b1c on Black
Contrast 1.74:1 Fail
#542b1c on White
Contrast 12.07:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#765549
#988077
#bbaaa4
#432216
#321a11
#22110b

Complement & Analogous

#1c4554
#54471c
#541c29

Triadic

#1c542b
#2b1c54

Monochrome

#22110b #321a11 #542b1c #988077 #bbaaa4 #ddd5d2

Analogous

#541c29 #876069 #542b1c #766c49 #54471c #433916

Complementary Mix

#321a11 #542b1c #988077 #1c4554 #6b8690 #122d37

Nearby Colors

#542b1b
#542b1d
#542b0c
#542b2c

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About #542B1C

#542B1C converts to RGB(84, 43, 28) and HSL(16, 50%, 22%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#542B1C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #542B1C?
RGB: 84, 43, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(84, 43, 28)
Is #542B1C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #542B1C?
Complement: #1c4554.
Does #542B1C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 12.07:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 1.74:1 (Fails AA).