#5C2901 Hex Color
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Not the friendly tan of leather, this dark brown sits closer to burnt umber. #5c2901 is deep and unsaturated, with a warm, toasted undertone that suits moody layouts and vintage branding. Use it as a dominant base rather than an accent; white text reads clearly on it at about 11.8:1 contrast. It pairs well with muted sage or dusty teal.
Questions about #5c2901
What is #5c2901 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c2901 is rgb(92, 41, 1), in HSL hsl(26, 98%, 18%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 99%, 64%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5c2901?
Muted sage, dusty teal, and warm cream all flatter #5c2901 without competing with its depth. Skip bright yellows and oranges, which make the brown look muddy instead of rich.
Is #5c2901 readable on white or black?
#5c2901 has a 11.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.77:1 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.