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#543D4E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #543D4E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#543D4E Color Information

#543D4E RGB value is (84, 61, 78). The hex color red value is 84, green is 61, and blue is 78. Its HSL format shows a hue of 316°, saturation of 16 percent, and lightness of28 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 27 percent, 7 percent, 67percent.

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#543D4E Color Meaning

Color #543D4E signifies earthy mystery, sophisticated neutrality, and complex grounding. #543D4E dark, greyish purple-brown is a muted, elegant blend, resembling wet stones, dark roasted coffee beans, or shadows in a forest at night. Psychologically, color #543D4E is deeply stabilizing and subtly intriguing, promoting a sense of organic sophistication, resilient calm, and a connection to the profound, quiet complexity of the natural world. #543D4E is a neutral that carries a narrative of depth and weathered experience. #543D4E color is the soil of mystery. Symbolically, color #543D4E represents the point where the mystical (purple) returns to the earth (taupe), wisdom that is grounded, and beauty found in rich, ambiguous shadows. #543D4E is the color of an intellectual’s well-worn study or the bark of an ancient tree. Culturally, #543D4E is a favorite in high-end interior design and fashion for its ability to provide a dark, warm neutral that is far more interesting and emotionally resonant than plain black or brown, suggesting taste, depth, and a quiet confidence.

Color Conversion

Convert #543D4E 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
#543D4E
RGB
rgb(84, 61, 78)
HSL
hsl(316°, 16%, 28%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 27%, 7%, 67%)
HSV
hsv(316°, 27%, 33%)
XYZ
6.7000 5.7724 7.9688
Yxy
5.7724 0.3278 0.2824
Hunter Lab
24.0258 0.2711 -0.1192
CIE-Lab
28.8307 13.3099 -6.3636

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red84 / 255 (33%)
33%
Green61 / 255 (24%)
24%
Blue78 / 255 (31%)
31%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta27 / 100 (27%)
27%
Yellow7 / 100 (7%)
Key (Black)67 / 100 (67%)
67%

Color Variations

#543D4E 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

#543D4E 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 #543D4E 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+)

9.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #543D4E 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

#543D4E

protanopia

#4a4a4a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #543D4E;

Text Color

color: #543D4E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #543D4E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #543D4E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #543D4E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #543D4E 0%, #342630 100%);

#543D4E Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #543D4E color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.