#542C2C

Color Details

HEX
#542C2C
RGB
rgb(84, 44, 44)
HSL
hsl(0, 31%, 25%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 48%, 48%, 67%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 11.84:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #542c2c
Contrast 1.77:1 Fail
White on #542c2c
Contrast 11.84:1 AAA
#542c2c on Black
Contrast 1.77:1 Fail
#542c2c on White
Contrast 11.84:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#765656
#988080
#bbabab
#432323
#321a1a
#221212

Complement & Analogous

#2c5454
#54402c
#542c40

Triadic

#2c542c
#2c2c54

Monochrome

#221212 #321a1a #542c2c #988080 #bbabab #ddd5d5

Analogous

#542c40 #876b79 #542c2c #766656 #54402c #433323

Complementary Mix

#321a1a #542c2c #988080 #2c5454 #769090 #1d3737

Nearby Colors

#542c2b
#542c2d
#542c1c
#542c3c

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About #542C2C

#542C2C converts to RGB(84, 44, 44) and HSL(0, 31%, 25%). 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.

Tip: Use the “Best text” chip above as a safe default foreground on this color (chosen by contrast ratio).

#542C2C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #542C2C?
RGB: 84, 44, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(84, 44, 44)
Is #542C2C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #542C2C?
Complement: #2c5454.
Does #542C2C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 11.84:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 1.77:1 (Fails AA).