#5E341A Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #5e341a is a warm brown with dusty red undertones and low saturation. Its serious, grounded character suits coffee, chocolate, tobacco, agriculture, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone or dominant background with cream and muted blue. White text reaches about 10.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #5e341a.
Questions about #5e341a
What is #5e341a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e341a is rgb(94, 52, 26), in HSL hsl(23, 57%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 72%, 63%.
What colors pair well with #5e341a?
#5e341a pairs well with cream, muted blue, and warm neutrals, which soften its dark brown base while preserving its grounded character. Use cream for contrast, muted blue for a restrained accent, and warm neutrals for a cohesive coffee-inspired palette.
Does #5e341a feel warm or cool?
#5e341a reads warm because its brown base carries dusty red undertones, although its low saturation keeps that warmth subdued and serious rather than bright or fiery. It works well when you want an earthy, vintage-leaning mood without a vivid orange cast.
Is #5e341a readable on white or black?
#5e341a has a 10.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.98:1 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.