#5A4423 Hex Color
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#5a4423 is a dark, dusty brown with muted olive undertones. Its low saturation keeps the mood mellow and a little gloomy, which suits vintage branding, coffee packaging, and moody backgrounds. It works best as a dominant base, not an accent, and pairs well with cream or terracotta to lift its heaviness. White text reads clearly on top at about 9.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #5a4423
What is #5a4423 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5a4423 is rgb(90, 68, 35), in HSL hsl(36, 44%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 61%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #5a4423?
Soft cream, muted sage, and warm terracotta all lift this brown without overpowering its dusty undertone. Skip pure white next to it, since the harsh contrast can make #5a4423 read muddy.
Is #5a4423 readable on white or black?
#5a4423 has a 9.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.28:1 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.