#5B370E Hex Color
Grounded brown with warm depth
Dark and muted, #5b370e is a warm brown with earthy orange and red undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, grounded mood suited to coffee, tobacco, chocolate, legal, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone or dark background, with white text for strong readability. The hex code is #5b370e.
Questions about #5b370e
What is #5b370e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5b370e is rgb(91, 55, 14), in HSL hsl(32, 73%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 85%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #5b370e?
#5b370e pairs well with cream, beige, muted orange, and deep teal, which soften or balance its dark warmth. Use lighter neutrals for backgrounds and restrained blue-green accents when you want contrast without losing its earthy, vintage character.
Is #5b370e readable on white or black?
#5b370e has a 10.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.99:1 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.