#5E2D2C Hex Color
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Dusty, dim maroon with a warm, ashy undertone. #5e2d2c works best as a supporting tone or dark base, adding weight without shouting. It flatters muted sage and soft gold better than bright whites, which can wash it out. White text on top hits about 11.1:1 contrast, so small copy stays readable. The hex code #5e2d2c suits moody branding, wine labels, and autumn palettes.
Questions about #5e2d2c
What is #5e2d2c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e2d2c is rgb(94, 45, 44), in HSL hsl(1, 36%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 53%, 63%.
What colors pair well with #5e2d2c?
Muted sage, warm tan, and soft gold all sit well next to #5e2d2c because they match its low saturation. Cream works too when you want a gentler, vintage-leaning palette.
Is #5e2d2c readable on white or black?
#5e2d2c has a 11.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.88:1 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.