#5B4239 Hex Color
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A dark, muted brown with warm red undertones, #5b4239 feels serious, grounded, and slightly gloomy. Its low saturation gives layouts a dusty, matte finish that suits coffee, tobacco, artisan, and vintage branding. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 9.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #5b4239.
Questions about #5b4239
What is #5b4239 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5b4239 is rgb(91, 66, 57), in HSL hsl(16, 23%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 37%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #5b4239?
#5b4239 pairs well with cream, muted sage, dusty terracotta, and warm tan; these lighter companions balance its dark red-brown base and preserve an earthy, handcrafted mood in palettes.
Is #5b4239 a warm or cool color?
#5b4239 reads as a warm brown because its red undertones outweigh its muted saturation. The low saturation keeps that warmth restrained, giving the shade a dusty, serious appearance rather than a bright or orange look.
Is #5b4239 readable on white or black?
#5b4239 has a 9.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.28:1 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.