#5B463E Hex Color
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#5b463e is a dark, muted brown with low saturation and a soft gray, ashy undertone. Its matte depth suggests seriousness, mystery, and dependable warmth. Use it as a supporting tone in coffee, craft, organic, or vintage palettes, or as a strong background with white text, which reaches about 8.8:1 contrast. The hex code is #5b463e.
Questions about #5b463e
What is #5b463e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5b463e is rgb(91, 70, 62), in HSL hsl(17, 19%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 32%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #5b463e?
#5b463e pairs well with sage, terracotta, cream, and charcoal, which preserve its restrained mood while adding separation. Use cream for warmth and sage for a more organic, contemporary palette.
Is #5b463e readable on white or black?
#5b463e has a 8.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.39:1 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.