#5C5049 Hex Color

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Hex color #5c5049 graphic
#5c5049 is a hex color. It can be described as dark, dim, gloomy, dull, shady, ashy, dusty, almost grey and brown. It is a gray with a subtle brown tint. The hex code is #5c5049.

Questions about #5c5049

What is #5c5049 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c5049 is rgb(92, 80, 73), in HSL hsl(22, 12%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 21%, 64%.
Is #5c5049 readable on white or black?
#5c5049 has a 7.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.69:1 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.