#5D2E22 Hex Color
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#5d2e22 is a dark, muted red-brown with warm earthy undertones. Its low saturation gives designs a serious, smoky mood, while the red base adds energy and passion. Use this hex code as a supporting tone in luxury, autumn, food, or formal branding, paired with cream or muted gold. White text reaches about 11.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #5d2e22
What is #5d2e22 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5d2e22 is rgb(93, 46, 34), in HSL hsl(12, 46%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 63%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #5d2e22?
Is #5d2e22 a warm or cool color?
#5d2e22 reads as a warm color because its dark red-brown base carries noticeable red and earthy undertones, while its low saturation softens that warmth into a smoky, serious appearance rather than a bright or fiery one.
Is #5d2e22 readable on white or black?
#5d2e22 has a 11.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.87:1 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.