#5B5341 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
The hex code #5b5341 barely reads as yellow. This dark, ashy olive sits close to gray, with a muted, dusty warmth that suits moody backgrounds and supporting elements. White text clears AA on it at roughly 7.6:1 contrast, so small body text stays readable. Pair it with rust or cream to keep the yellow undertone alive, since it can go muddy next to pure black.
Questions about #5b5341
What is #5b5341 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5b5341 is rgb(91, 83, 65), in HSL hsl(42, 17%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 29%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #5b5341?
Rust, cream, and muted terracotta bring out the yellow in #5b5341, while navy gives it a cooler counterpoint. Pale grays wash out its undertone, so skip them in tight palettes.
Is #5b5341 readable on white or black?
#5b5341 has a 7.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.75:1 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.