#5B4444 Hex Color
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Not a vivid red at all, #5b4444 reads as a dark, dusty maroon so muted it nearly passes for gray. Its low saturation and deep value suit moody backgrounds and supporting roles, though large fields can turn muddy. Warm creams and muted sage flatter it. The hex code also clears WCAG AA with white text at about 8.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #5b4444
What is #5b4444 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5b4444 is rgb(91, 68, 68), in HSL hsl(0, 14%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 25%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #5b4444?
Warm cream, muted sage, and soft taupe bring out its dusty warmth without competing with it. Skip bright reds and oranges, which tend to make it look muddy by comparison.
Is #5b4444 readable on white or black?
#5b4444 has a 8.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.35:1 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.