#5D433C Hex Color
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Dark umber with a muted red heart, #5d433c reads warm but subdued. Its low saturation keeps it calm, which makes it a better supporting tone than a lead color in most palettes. Pair it with dusty blue or muted sage for balance. White text hits about 9.0:1 contrast here, so body copy passes WCAG AA with room to spare.
Questions about #5d433c
What is #5d433c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5d433c is rgb(93, 67, 60), in HSL hsl(13, 22%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 35%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #5d433c?
Muted sage, dusty blue, and warm cream all flatter #5d433c without fighting its low saturation. For text or small accents, a pale blush or cool gray adds contrast while keeping the palette soft.
Is #5d433c a warm or cool color?
It reads warm. The red base sits on the warm side of the wheel, but heavy desaturation and low lightness dull that heat into a quiet, earthy brown. Next to brighter reds, it feels grounded rather than fiery.
Is #5d433c readable on white or black?
#5d433c has a 8.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.33:1 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.