#5A4E43 Hex Color
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Muted and dark, #5a4e43 blends warm brown with ashy gray undertones for a restrained, matte finish. Its serious, shadowed mood suits vintage branding, coffee packaging, legal identities, and moody interfaces. Use the hex code as a supporting tone or dark background; white text reaches about 8.1:1 contrast, making small body copy readable.
Questions about #5a4e43
What is #5a4e43 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5a4e43 is rgb(90, 78, 67), in HSL hsl(29, 15%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 26%, 65%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5a4e43?
#5a4e43 pairs well with warm neutrals, muted terracotta, dusty rose, and soft cream, which reinforce its earthy character; pale blue-gray can add a cooler contrast without making the palette feel harsh.
Does #5a4e43 read as warm or cool?
#5a4e43 reads as a warm, muted brown overall, but its ashy gray undertones soften the warmth and give it a slightly cool, restrained edge rather than a rich or reddish appearance.
Is #5a4e43 readable on white or black?
#5a4e43 has a 8.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.60:1 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.