#5D3422 Hex Color
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#5d3422 is a dark, muted brown with warm red undertones and low saturation. Its dim, earthy quality suggests seriousness, mystery, and comfort, fitting vintage, coffee, chocolate, tobacco, and artisan branding. Use it as a supporting tone or dark background with white text, which achieves about 10.6:1 contrast. The hex code #5d3422 can feel muddy in large, unstructured layouts.
Questions about #5d3422
What is #5d3422 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5d3422 is rgb(93, 52, 34), in HSL hsl(18, 46%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 63%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #5d3422?
Pair #5d3422 with cream for softness, muted gold for warmth, or sage and terracotta for an earthy palette. Use lighter neutrals to prevent the dark brown from feeling heavy in larger layouts.
Is #5d3422 a warm or cool brown?
#5d3422 reads as a warm brown because its muted red undertones push it toward warmth, while its low saturation keeps the effect subdued in most applications. It feels earthy and serious rather than bright, making it useful for grounded backgrounds and accents.
Is #5d3422 readable on white or black?
#5d3422 has a 10.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.97:1 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.