#5C2F1C Hex Color
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Like dark chocolate left in a dim room, #5c2f1c is a dull, warm brown with very little brightness. That muted depth makes it a strong dominant base for coffee, tobacco, and artisan packaging, and white text holds about an 11.2:1 contrast on it. Pair it with dusty gold or faded denim blue for balance. Watch for muddiness next to other mid-tone earth shades.
Questions about #5c2f1c
What is #5c2f1c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c2f1c is rgb(92, 47, 28), in HSL hsl(18, 53%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 70%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #5c2f1c?
Dusty gold, faded denim blue, and sage green all sit well with #5c2f1c, since its low saturation lets softer tones lead. Cream or pale tan type also works on top of it for contrast.
Is #5c2f1c readable on white or black?
#5c2f1c has a 11.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.87:1 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.