#5A4B43 Hex Color
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Not quite grey and not quite brown, #5a4b43 sits between the two as a dark, dusty shade with faint warmth. Its low saturation keeps things matte and grounded, which suits coffee labels, vintage layouts, and moody backgrounds. It reads best as a supporting tone rather than the star, and white text on it hits about 8.3:1 contrast, well past AA for body copy.
Questions about #5a4b43
What is #5a4b43 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5a4b43 is rgb(90, 75, 67), in HSL hsl(21, 15%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 26%, 65%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5a4b43?
Cream and warm off-whites brighten it, while muted sage or dusty terracotta keep the palette earthy. Skip bright colors next to it, since they can make #5a4b43 look muddy by comparison.
Is #5a4b43 a warm or cool brown?
It leans warm, but barely. Heavy greying pulls most of the warmth out, so it reads closer to a smoky taupe than a rich chocolate, which is why it feels calm and understated in use.
Is #5a4b43 readable on white or black?
#5a4b43 has a 8.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.52:1 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.