#5B4E50 Hex Color
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This dusty, ash-toned red carries a moody, serious weight. Because it sits on the darker side of the spectrum, #5b4e50 functions best as a sophisticated background color or a grounding neutral in a palette. It offers enough contrast for readable white text, making it a reliable choice for dark mode UI. Pair it with soft cream or muted metallics to avoid a muddy appearance.
Questions about #5b4e50
What is #5b4e50 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5b4e50 is rgb(91, 78, 80), in HSL hsl(351, 8%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 12%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #5b4e50?
Is #5b4e50 suitable for text on dark backgrounds?
#5b4e50 is generally too dark to be used as a primary text color against black or dark gray, as it lacks sufficient contrast ratio. It is much more effective as a background fill, leaving room for lighter, high-contrast typography.
Is #5b4e50 readable on white or black?
#5b4e50 has a 7.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.65:1 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.