#5A3C1D Hex Color
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#5a3c1d is a dark, desaturated brown with a distinctively earthy, moody character. Because it is so dim, this shade works best as a grounding accent rather than a full-page background, where it can easily appear muddy. Pair it with soft cream or muted ochre to bring out its warmth. The hex code for this serious, reliable brown is #5a3c1d.
Questions about #5a3c1d
What is #5a3c1d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5a3c1d is rgb(90, 60, 29), in HSL hsl(30, 51%, 23%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 68%, 65%.
What colors pair best with #5a3c1d?
This deep brown balances beautifully against cream or muted ochre to create a warm, sophisticated contrast. Because #5a3c1d is quite dark, pairing it with lighter, neutral tones prevents your design from feeling too heavy or muddy.
Is #5a3c1d suitable for text backgrounds?
Using #5a3c1d as a full-page background is generally not recommended because its dark, desaturated nature can create readability issues. It serves better as a grounding accent color, such as for borders, typography, or UI elements, where it can provide structural depth.
Is #5a3c1d readable on white or black?
#5a3c1d has a 10.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.09:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.