Budapest Brown Color – #553d3e: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Budapest Brown color hex code is #553d3e, and it is composed of 33% red, 24% green and 24% blue.
Budapest Brown is a dark, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 28% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 9.89:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Budapest Brown color (#553d3e) against light backgrounds.

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#553d3e
Budapest Brown Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Budapest Brown, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #553d3e |
| RGB | rgb(85,61,62) |
| HSL | hsl(358,16.4%,28.6%) |
| CMYK | 0, 28, 27, 67 |
| HSV | 358, 28, 33 |
| RGB % | 33, 24, 24 |
| XYZ | 6.3, 5.6, 5.3 |
| LAB | 28.4, 11.1, 3.5 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 28% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 9.89 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.12 (fails WCAG AA) |
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