Color swatch image showing #543D2A with RGB(84,61,42) values
Color swatch image showing #543D2A with RGB(84,61,42) values

#543D2A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #543D2A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#543D2A Color Information

#543D2A RGB value is (84, 61, 42). The hex color red value is 84, green is 61, and blue is 42. Its HSL format shows a hue of 27°, saturation of 33 percent, and lightness of 25 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 27 percent, 50 percent, 67 percent.

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#543D2A Color Meaning

Color #543D2A embodies artisanal depth, organic maturity, and tactile warmth. Color #543D2A is not a chocolate or coffee brown—#543D2A’s the exact tone of raw walnut shell, unpolished leather, and soil after rain. Its low chroma and warm undertone create a neutral that feels handled, not manufactured. Psychologically, color #543D2A evokes security through material honesty. Earth-toned browns like #543D2A trigger associations with shelter, nourishment, and craftsmanship. In retail or hospitality, #543D2A increases perceived quality of natural materials—wood, stone, clay—by harmonizing with their inherent palettes. #543D2A doesn’t sell; #543D2A grounds. Culturally, color #543D2A aligns with slow design and heritage production. #543D2A’s used by furniture makers, ceramicists, and small-batch food producers who prioritize process over speed. Unlike trend-driven taupes, #543D2A brown carries weight—#543D2A’s the color of a well-worn tool, a journal cover, a barn beam. #543D2A ages with dignity. Symbolically, color #543D2A represents quiet integrity. #543D2A is the color of things made to last, not to impress. In editorial or packaging design, #543D2A signals authenticity that doesn’t need gloss. #543D2A’s not loud, but #543D2A’s there—steady, reliable, and deeply human.

Color Conversion

Convert #543D2A 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
#543D2A
RGB
rgb(84, 61, 42)
HSL
hsl(27°, 33%, 25%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 27%, 50%, 67%)
HSV
hsv(27°, 50%, 33%)
XYZ
5.7428 5.3895 2.9281
Yxy
5.3895 0.4084 0.3833
Hunter Lab
23.2153 0.1339 0.2012
CIE-Lab
27.8167 7.3347 15.6262

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red84 / 255 (33%)
33%
Green61 / 255 (24%)
24%
Blue42 / 255 (16%)
16%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta27 / 100 (27%)
27%
Yellow50 / 100 (50%)
50%
Key (Black)67 / 100 (67%)
67%

Color Variations

#543D2A 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

#543D2A 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 #543D2A 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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#543D2A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

10.11:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

10.11:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

10.11:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #543D2A 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

#543D2A

protanopia

#4a4a2f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #543D2A;

Text Color

color: #543D2A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #543D2A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #543D2A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #543D2A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #543D2A 0%, #36271b 100%);

#543D2A Color FAQs

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