#5A4E45 Hex Color
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A dusty, almost-gray brown. #5a4e45 reads muted and serious, with low saturation that keeps it calm rather than heavy. It works best as a background or supporting tone in coffee, craft, and vintage palettes, where its warm undertone adds comfort without noise. White text holds about 8.0:1 contrast on this hex code, so small body copy stays readable. Keep it away from mid-grays, though, or it turns muddy.
Questions about #5a4e45
What is #5a4e45 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5a4e45 is rgb(90, 78, 69), in HSL hsl(26, 13%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 23%, 65%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5a4e45?
#5a4e45 flatters soft, natural companions like sage, terracotta, cream, and dusty blue. Its grayish undertone keeps those pairings quiet, so it suits organic, artisan, and vintage layouts. Avoid mid-grays, which dull it.
Is #5a4e45 readable on white or black?
#5a4e45 has a 8.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.61:1 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.