Dark Liver (horses)

HEX: #543D37 | Modern Palette

On White
10.00:1
PASS
On Black
2.10:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#543D37
RGB
84, 61, 55
HSL
12°, 34% ,32%
CMYK
0, 27.38, 34.52, 67.06

About Dark Liver (horses)

Dark Liver (horses) (#543D37) is a color with RGB(84, 61, 55) and HSL(12.41°, 34.52%, 32.94%). In design, it fits Muted, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Print. Its complementary color is #374E54, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #37543D and #3D3754. The name comes from Dark Liver (English).

  • HEX: #543D37
  • RGB: 84, 61, 55
  • HSL: 12.41°, 34.52%, 32.94%
  • Style: Muted, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Print
  • Complementary color: #374E54
  • Triadic colors: #37543D, #3D3754
  • The name comes from Dark Liver (English).

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Color Palettes

Dark Liver (horses) #543D37 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
 
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Dark Liver (horses) #543D37 pairs with #374E54 as its complementary color, and #37543D and #3D3754 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

DARK LIVER (HORSES)
Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Dark Liver (horses) #543D37 moves from dark #0F0B0A tones through the base color to lighter #F5F1F0 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Style
Muted Warm
Use case
Text Print

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #454536
Protanopia #404037
Tritanopia #553C3C
Achromatopsia #424242

Frequently Asked Questions

Dark Liver (horses) (#543D37) is a color with RGB(84, 61, 55) and HSL(12.41°, 34.52%, 32.94%).

#543D37 pairs strongly with #374E54 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#543D37 is suitable for Text, Print and works well with Muted, Warm styles.

The name Dark Liver (horses) is linked to Dark Liver from English, meaning A very dark shade of brown, often with a reddish or purplish cast, resembling the color of a liver..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Dark Liver
Meaning A very dark shade of brown, often with a reddish or purplish cast, resembling the color of a liver.
Language English
First Recorded Use 18th Century

History

The term 'liver' to describe a color has been used for centuries, referring to the organ's typical dark reddish-brown hue. When applied to horses, 'liver chestnut' became a recognized color description. 'Dark liver' specifically denotes the deepest, richest, and often least reddish or most purplish-brown end of the liver chestnut spectrum. It's a genetic variation of chestnut, where the horse has two copies of the recessive 'e' gene and no dominant 'A' gene. The specific modifiers that create the 'liver' and 'dark liver' shades are not fully understood but are thought to be polygenic. This color is particularly common in certain breeds like the Morgan horse, American Quarter Horse, and some draft breeds.

First Recorded Use

The term 'liver chestnut' (of which 'dark liver' is a shade) appears in equestrian literature and breed descriptions from at least the mid-18th century. Specific mention of 'dark liver' as a distinct shade within liver chestnuts also emerges around this time.

Cultural Associations

Dark liver horses are often admired for their striking, deep color, which can appear almost black in certain lights. They are sometimes mistaken for black horses, especially without direct sunlight. In some equestrian disciplines, certain colors are perceived to be more desirable, and dark liver is generally considered a very attractive and classic color. It is a recognized color in most breed registries that accept chestnuts.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #543D37;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #543D37;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #543D37;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #543D37,
        #376571
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #543D37,
        #376571
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$dark-liver-(horses): #543D37;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$dark-liver-(horses)-r: 84;
$dark-liver-(horses)-g: 61;
$dark-liver-(horses)-b: 55;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $dark-liver-(horses);
    color: rgba($dark-liver-(horses)-r, $dark-liver-(horses)-g, $dark-liver-(horses)-b, 0.8);
}