#5E2404 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #5e2404 is a warm brown with red-orange undertones and low lightness. Its serious, grounded mood suits coffee, chocolate, tobacco, artisan, and vintage branding. Use the hex code as a supporting tone or dark background with cream, muted sage, or dusty blue. White text on it has about 12.1:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #5e2404
What is #5e2404 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e2404 is rgb(94, 36, 4), in HSL hsl(21, 92%, 19%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 96%, 63%.
What colors pair well with #5e2404?
#5e2404 pairs well with cream, muted sage, and dusty blue because their lighter, softer tones balance its deep red-orange warmth; cream supports readable text, while cooler accents keep layouts from feeling too heavy.
Is #5e2404 warm or cool?
#5e2404 reads as a warm color because its brown base carries noticeable red-orange undertones. Its low lightness keeps that warmth subdued and serious, making it useful when a palette needs earthy depth rather than bright energy.
Is #5e2404 readable on white or black?
#5e2404 has a 12.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.73:1 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.