#5B4D3F Hex Color
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Dark brown with a grey, dusty edge, #5b4d3f sits low in both saturation and light. It works best as a supporting tone or moody background, especially behind cream type, since white text reaches about 8.1:1 contrast on it. Use the hex code #5b4d3f for coffee, tobacco, or vintage packaging where restraint matters more than shine.
Questions about #5b4d3f
What is #5b4d3f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5b4d3f is rgb(91, 77, 63), in HSL hsl(30, 18%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 31%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #5b4d3f?
#5b4d3f pairs well with dusty rose, cream, and muted terracotta, which lift its grey undertones without clashing. Deep plum also reads richer against it than tan or camel does.
Is #5b4d3f readable on white or black?
#5b4d3f has a 8.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.57:1 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.