Color swatch image showing #543D3F with RGB(84,61,63) values

#543D3F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #543D3F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#543D3F Color Information

#543D3F RGB value is (84, 61, 63). The hex color red value is 84, green is 61, and blue is 63. Its HSL format shows a hue of 355°, saturation of 16 percent, and lightness of 28 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 27 percent, 25 percent, 67 percent.

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#543D3F Color Meaning

Color #543D3F signifies muted decay, organic shadow, and dignified decline. #543D3F dark, greyish-brown with a hint of purplish-red resembles dried blood, old roses, and forest soil. Psychologically, color #543D3F evokes a complex blend of somberness, natural history, and an acceptance of life's quieter, fading phases. #543D3F culturally references Victorian mourning wear, antique taxidermy, and the patina of aged bronze. Spiritually, #543D3F color represents the nobility in endings, the quiet beauty of the dormant, and the earth's reclamation, embodying a contemplative and historically layered presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #543D3F across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#543D3F
RGB
rgb(84, 61, 63)
HSL
hsl(355°, 16%, 28%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 27%, 25%, 67%)
HSV
hsv(355°, 27%, 33%)
XYZ
6.2221 5.5812 5.4520
Yxy
5.5812 0.3606 0.3234
Hunter Lab
23.6246 0.2015 0.0435
CIE-Lab
28.3302 10.4343 2.7156

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red84 / 255 (33%)
33%
Green61 / 255 (24%)
24%
Blue63 / 255 (25%)
25%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta27 / 100 (27%)
27%
Yellow25 / 100 (25%)
25%
Key (Black)67 / 100 (67%)
67%

Color Variations

#543D3F harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#543D3F harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #543D3F for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

9.92:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.92:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.92:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #543D3F appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#543D3F

protanopia

#4a4a3f

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #543D3F;

Text Color

color: #543D3F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #543D3F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #543D3F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #543D3F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #543D3F 0%, #342627 100%);

#543D3F Color FAQs

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