#5C3E2C Hex Color
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Far from rich or glossy, #5c3e2c is a dry, ashy brown with barely any saturation. That muted weight makes it a solid supporting base for cream or pale sage type, and it suits coffee, tobacco, and vintage packaging. White text passes AA on it at 9.6:1.
Questions about #5c3e2c
What is #5c3e2c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c3e2c is rgb(92, 62, 44), in HSL hsl(23, 35%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 52%, 64%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5c3e2c?
Cream, pale sage, and dusty blue all lift #5c3e2c without fighting its warm undertone. For sharper contrast, pair it with dusty blue accents or use charcoal text instead of pure black.
Is #5c3e2c a warm or cool brown?
It reads warm. Red and yellow undertones give #5c3e2c a baked, earthy feel, but its low saturation keeps that warmth subdued rather than bright. At large sizes it can look flat, so test it against your palette first.
Is #5c3e2c readable on white or black?
#5c3e2c has a 9.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.18:1 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.