#5A4A41 Hex Color
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Muted and dark, #5a4a41 is a dusty brown with gray undertones and a matte, almost ashy finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, dependable mood suited to coffee, chocolate, tobacco, craft, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone or moody background, with white text for strong readability. The hex code is #5a4a41.
Questions about #5a4a41
What is #5a4a41 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5a4a41 is rgb(90, 74, 65), in HSL hsl(22, 16%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 28%, 65%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5a4a41?
Muted creams, warm whites, and terracotta create a softer palette with #5a4a41, while charcoal or navy add deeper contrast without overpowering its subdued character across supporting elements and interface surfaces.
Does #5a4a41 read as warm or cool?
#5a4a41 reads as a warm, muted brown because its red value is higher than its green and blue values, while gray undertones soften that warmth in most palettes and keep it from feeling strongly orange.
Is #5a4a41 readable on white or black?
#5a4a41 has a 8.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.49:1 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.