#5D4C3D Hex Color
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Not a rich espresso or a warm caramel, this muted brown sits close to gray. The hex code #5d4c3d has low saturation and dim lightness, which gives it a somber, grounded feel. Use it as a dark background for vintage, craft, or organic branding rather than a bold statement. White text clears AA contrast on it at about 8.2:1.
Questions about #5d4c3d
What is #5d4c3d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5d4c3d is rgb(93, 76, 61), in HSL hsl(28, 21%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 34%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #5d4c3d?
Dusty sage and faded denim blue soften its gray undertone, while cream keeps things warm. Skip bright saturated colors next to it, they make #5d4c3d look muddy.
Is #5d4c3d readable on white or black?
#5d4c3d has a 8.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.56:1 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.