#5D4037 Hex Color
A grounded and serious earthy reddish-brown
#5d4037 is a muted, desaturated reddish-brown that carries a serious and grounded mood. It works well as a grounding base for UI designs or branding that demands a sense of gravity. Because this color is quite dark, pair it with soft creams or pale, cool tones to maintain readability. The hex code for this earthy, dusty shade is #5d4037.
Questions about #5d4037
What is #5d4037 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5d4037 is rgb(93, 64, 55), in HSL hsl(14, 26%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 41%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #5d4037?
This deep tone pairs beautifully with cream or pale beige to create a warm, readable contrast. For a more sophisticated look, try adding accents of muted olive or dusty blue to balance the heavy, reddish-brown warmth of the base.
Is #5d4037 suitable for UI text?
While #5d4037 provides a stable base, it is generally too dark for primary UI text unless placed on a very light background. It excels as a grounding color for footers, borders, or large graphic elements where readability requirements are less strict than body copy.
Is #5d4037 readable on white or black?
#5d4037 has a 9.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.25:1 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.