#5B5244 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #5b5244 is a grayish brown with soft warm undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, grounded mood suited to backgrounds, coffee or craft branding, and vintage layouts. Use it as a supporting tone or dark base; white text reaches about 7.7:1 contrast on this hex code.
Questions about #5b5244
What is #5b5244 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5b5244 is rgb(91, 82, 68), in HSL hsl(37, 14%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 25%, 64%.
Does #5b5244 read warm or cool?
It reads warm overall because its muted brown base carries subtle red and yellow undertones, while the low saturation and gray cast keep it restrained rather than earthy or bright. It works well with soft cream, charcoal, and subdued olive accents.
Where does #5b5244 work best in a design?
Use #5b5244 as a dominant background or supporting brand tone when a layout needs weight without pure black. It suits coffee, tobacco, food, artisan, and vintage work, but can look muddy in fine text or beside similarly dark colors.
Is #5b5244 readable on white or black?
#5b5244 has a 7.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.73:1 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.