#5C3218 Hex Color
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Muted and very dark, #5c3218 is a warm brown with dusty red and orange undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, grounded mood that suits coffee, tobacco, artisan, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or muted sage rather than a broad background, where it can feel heavy. The hex code #5c3218 supports white text at about a 10.9:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #5c3218
What is #5c3218 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c3218 is rgb(92, 50, 24), in HSL hsl(23, 59%, 23%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 74%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #5c3218?
#5c3218 pairs well with cream, sage, and warm neutrals because these lighter, softened companions balance its deep brown base without competing with its dusty red and orange undertones. Use it as an accent, text color, or border instead of a broad background.
Is #5c3218 a warm or cool color?
#5c3218 reads as a warm brown because its dusty red and orange undertones outweigh any cool influence, creating a serious, grounded mood suited to coffee, tobacco, artisan, and vintage-inspired visual work. Its low lightness favors accents and details over large backgrounds.
Is #5c3218 readable on white or black?
#5c3218 has a 10.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.92:1 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.