#543D42 Color Meaning and Information

#543D42 Color Information

#543D42 RGB value is (84, 61, 66). The hex color red value is 84, green is 61, and blue is 66. Its HSL format shows a hue of 347°, saturation of 16 percent, and lightness of 28 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 27 percent, 21 percent, 67 percent.

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#543D42 Color Meaning

Color #543D42 signifies muted decay, organic shadow, and dignified decline. #543D42 dark, greyish-brown with a hint of purplish-red resembles dried blood, old roses, and forest soil. Psychologically, color #543D42 evokes a complex blend of somberness, natural history, and an acceptance of life's quieter, fading phases. #543D42 culturally references Victorian mourning wear, antique taxidermy, and the patina of aged bronze. Spiritually, #543D42 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 #543D42 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

#543D42

RGB

rgb(84, 61, 66)

HSL

hsl(347°, 16%, 28%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 27%, 21%, 67%)

HSV

hsv(347°, 27%, 33%)

XYZ

6.3083 5.6157 5.9057

Yxy

5.6157 0.3538 0.3150

Hunter Lab

23.6975 0.2139 0.0146

CIE-Lab

28.4213 10.9677 0.8819

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red84 / 255 (33%)

33%

Green61 / 255 (24%)

24%

Blue66 / 255 (26%)

26%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta27 / 100 (27%)

27%

Yellow21 / 100 (21%)

21%

Key (Black)67 / 100 (67%)

67%

Color Variations

#543D42 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

#543D42 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 #543D42 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#543D42

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

9.89:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.89:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.89:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #543D42 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

#543D42

protanopia

#4a4a41

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #543D42;

Text Color

color: #543D42;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #543D42;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #543D4240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #543D42;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #543D42 0%, #342629 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #543D42 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.