#5B5343 Hex Color
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Shadow Ridge is a dusty, muted brown with strong grey undertones. This dim, matte shade works best as a grounding neutral for moody design palettes rather than a primary color. Because white text creates a 7.6:1 contrast ratio against the hex code #5b5343, it remains highly legible for body text. Pair it with soft cream or muted orange to balance its serious, understated nature.
Questions about Shadow Ridge
What is the hex code for Shadow Ridge?
Shadow Ridge is #5b5343. In RGB that is rgb(91, 83, 67), in HSL hsl(40, 15%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 26%, 64%.
Which colors best complement the Shadow Ridge tone?
This muted brown balances well with softer, lighter tones like cream or soft orange to alleviate its density. Using light, desaturated neutrals prevents the design from feeling too heavy or closed in.
Is Shadow Ridge readable on white or black?
Shadow Ridge has a 7.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.76:1 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.