#5B4737 Hex Color
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Not a rich espresso or a warm caramel, #5b4737 sits in between: a dark, heavily muted brown with ashy undertones. Its low saturation keeps it subdued, which makes it a strong supporting tone or background rather than a headline color. White text reads clearly on it at about 8.7:1 contrast, well past AA. Use the hex code #5b4737 in coffee, tobacco, or vintage palettes.
Questions about #5b4737
What is #5b4737 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5b4737 is rgb(91, 71, 55), in HSL hsl(27, 25%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 40%, 64%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5b4737?
#5b4737 flatters dusty rose, muted sage, and cream, which lift its warmth without fighting its gray undertones. A deep teal also makes a richer partner than the usual tan or camel.
Is #5b4737 readable on white or black?
#5b4737 has a 8.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.40:1 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.