#5C4C42 Hex Color
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The hex code #5c4c42 is a dark, gray-leaning brown with a matte, dusty finish. Low saturation gives it a serious, grounded mood suited to coffee, tobacco, artisan, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or faded blue, since large areas can feel gloomy. White text achieves about 8.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #5c4c42
What is #5c4c42 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c4c42 is rgb(92, 76, 66), in HSL hsl(23, 16%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 28%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #5c4c42?
Pair #5c4c42 with cream for gentle contrast, or with faded blue for a restrained cooler balance that lifts its dusty brown character without making the palette feel bright or busy.
Where does #5c4c42 work best?
Use #5c4c42 as a supporting tone in coffee, tobacco, artisan, and vintage-inspired branding, where its low saturation adds a serious, matte feel without overwhelming lighter backgrounds or making the page feel gloomy.
Is #5c4c42 readable on white or black?
#5c4c42 has a 8.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.56:1 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.