#5C3C28 Hex Color
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Reach for #5c3c28 when a design calls for a dark, earthy brown that grounds coffee, leather, or vintage packaging work. Its very low saturation keeps it dusky and mellow rather than rich, so treat it as a dominant base and lift it with cream or burnt orange accents. White text sits comfortably on top at about 9.8:1 contrast. The hex code #5c3c28 reads warm, steady, and quiet.
Questions about #5c3c28
What is #5c3c28 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c3c28 is rgb(92, 60, 40), in HSL hsl(23, 39%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 57%, 64%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5c3c28?
Sage, dusty terracotta, and soft cream flatter #5c3c28 because they match its low saturation while adding lightness. Skip bright neons, which make this brown look muddy.
Is #5c3c28 readable on white or black?
#5c3c28 has a 9.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.13:1 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.