#542E2C

Color Details

HEX
#542E2C
RGB
rgb(84, 46, 44)
HSL
hsl(3, 31%, 25%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 45%, 48%, 67%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 11.64:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #542e2c
Contrast 1.80:1 Fail
White on #542e2c
Contrast 11.64:1 AAA
#542e2c on Black
Contrast 1.80:1 Fail
#542e2c on White
Contrast 11.64:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#765856
#988280
#bbabab
#432523
#321c1a
#221212

Complement & Analogous

#2c5254
#54422c
#542c3e

Triadic

#2c542e
#2e2c54

Monochrome

#221212 #321c1a #542e2c #988280 #bbabab #ddd5d5

Analogous

#542c3e #876b78 #542e2c #766856 #54422c #433523

Complementary Mix

#321c1a #542e2c #988280 #2c5254 #768f90 #1d3537

Nearby Colors

#542e2b
#542e2d
#542e1c
#542e3c

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About #542E2C

#542E2C converts to RGB(84, 46, 44) and HSL(3, 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).

#542E2C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #542E2C?
RGB: 84, 46, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(84, 46, 44)
Is #542E2C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #542E2C?
Complement: #2c5254.
Does #542E2C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 11.64:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 1.80:1 (Fails AA).