#5E2E0C Hex Color
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#5e2e0c is a dark, muted brown with warm red and orange undertones. Its low lightness gives designs a serious, grounded mood, while its subdued saturation adds comfort and an aged feel. Use it as a dominant background or strong accent in coffee, craft, food, and vintage branding. White text reads clearly on it at about 11.2:1 contrast. The hex code for this brown is #5e2e0c.
Questions about #5e2e0c
What is #5e2e0c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e2e0c is rgb(94, 46, 12), in HSL hsl(25, 77%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 87%, 63%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5e2e0c in a palette?
#5e2e0c pairs well with warm cream for contrast, muted sage for an organic feel, and terracotta for a tonal artisan palette that keeps its dark, warm base approachable in layouts. Keep cream lightest, sage secondary, and terracotta limited to small accents.
Is #5e2e0c readable on white or black?
#5e2e0c has a 11.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.87:1 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.