#5C4637 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #5c4637 is a dusty brown with subtle gray and warm orange undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, grounded mood suited to coffee, chocolate, tobacco, and artisan branding. Use the hex code #5c4637 as a supporting tone or dark interface background, where white text achieves about 8.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #5c4637
What is #5c4637 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c4637 is rgb(92, 70, 55), in HSL hsl(24, 25%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 40%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #5c4637?
#5c4637 pairs well with terracotta, muted sage, cream, and warm neutrals. Terracotta echoes its orange undertone, while sage adds a subdued contrast; cream creates a softer, readable palette for packaging, interiors, or web layouts.
Is #5c4637 a warm or cool color?
#5c4637 reads as a warm, muted brown because its subdued orange undertone outweighs the cool effect of its gray component. Its low lightness keeps that warmth restrained, giving the shade a serious, grounded appearance rather than a bright or rustic one.
Is #5c4637 readable on white or black?
#5c4637 has a 8.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.38:1 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.