#5C4715 Hex Color
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The hex code #5c4715 is a dark, muted yellow with warm olive and brown undertones. Its low saturation gives designs a serious, earthy mood, while hints of yellow add energy and optimism. Use it as a supporting tone for outdoor, military, construction, or organic branding. White text remains highly legible, with about an 8.9:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #5c4715
What is #5c4715 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c4715 is rgb(92, 71, 21), in HSL hsl(42, 63%, 22%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 77%, 64%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5c4715?
Does #5c4715 look warm or cool?
The #5c4715 hex color reads warm because its dark yellow base carries olive and brown undertones despite muted saturation and low overall brightness, so it feels earthy rather than sunny or vivid.
Is #5c4715 readable on white or black?
#5c4715 has a 8.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.36:1 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.