#5A4513 Hex Color
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Reach for #5a4513 when a design needs a grounded, earthy base. This dark olive carries a dusty yellow-brown cast that stays mellow instead of loud, so it suits outdoor brands, military themes, and moody backgrounds. It reads best as a supporting tone, flattered by cream or terracotta accents. White text sits comfortably on it at about 9.1:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code #5a4513 trades brightness for depth.
Questions about #5a4513
What is #5a4513 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5a4513 is rgb(90, 69, 19), in HSL hsl(42, 65%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 79%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #5a4513?
Cream, terracotta, and muted sage all sit well beside #5a4513. Cream lifts its darkness, terracotta keeps the warmth going, and sage cools the palette without clashing.
Is #5a4513 readable on white or black?
#5a4513 has a 9.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.29:1 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.