#5A3D2B Hex Color
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Close to dark roast coffee grounds, #5a3d2b is a dark brown with a dry, ashy edge. Its low saturation suits supporting roles: coffee and chocolate packaging, leather branding, or a warm dark-mode base. Pair it with dusty teal or muted sage for contrast. White text passes AA on it at about 9.8:1. At large sizes it can read flat, so add texture or lighter tints nearby.
Questions about #5a3d2b
What is #5a3d2b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5a3d2b is rgb(90, 61, 43), in HSL hsl(23, 35%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 52%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #5a3d2b?
Dusty teal, muted sage, and warm cream give #5a3d2b enough separation to read clearly against it. It also flatters terracotta and aged brass tones in earthy, vintage-leaning palettes.
Is #5a3d2b readable on white or black?
#5a3d2b has a 9.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.13:1 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.