#5C4531 Hex Color
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The hex code #5c4531 is a dark, muted brown with low saturation and a dusty, matte finish. Its warm, ashy undertones create a serious, grounded mood suited to moody backgrounds, artisan branding, coffee, chocolate, and vintage layouts. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or muted blue; white text has about 8.9:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #5c4531
What is #5c4531 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c4531 is rgb(92, 69, 49), in HSL hsl(28, 30%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 47%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #5c4531?
#5c4531 pairs well with cream, dusty rose, muted blue, and pale sage because their lighter or cooler values keep its dark, low-saturation brown from feeling heavy in compact layouts and packaging. Use cream as the main light counterpoint, then add terracotta accents sparingly.
Does #5c4531 read warm or cool?
The hex code #5c4531 reads warm because its red and yellow components outweigh its blue component, though low saturation softens that warmth into a dusty, restrained brown rather than a vivid earth tone. It feels more serious than rustic beside dark neutrals.
Where does #5c4531 work best in a palette?
#5c4531 works best as a supporting tone, dark background, or large display color in coffee, artisan, organic, legal, and vintage design systems, where its muted depth adds structure without competing with brighter accents. For full-page backgrounds, pair it with generous light space and pale text.
Is #5c4531 readable on white or black?
#5c4531 has a 8.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.35:1 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.