#5E341B Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #5e341b is a warm brown with dusty red undertones and low saturation. Its serious, grounded character suits coffee, chocolate, tobacco, artisan, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone or dominant background with cream and muted sage, though large areas can feel heavy. White text remains highly legible at about 10.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #5e341b.
Questions about #5e341b
What is #5e341b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e341b is rgb(94, 52, 27), in HSL hsl(22, 55%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 71%, 63%.
What colors pair well with #5e341b?
Pair #5e341b with cream, muted sage, or warm white for a softer palette, while charcoal or deep navy create more dramatic contrast. Keep brighter accents restrained so the brown remains grounded rather than visually heavy.
Is #5e341b warm or cool?
#5e341b reads as a warm brown because its muted red undertones add heat despite its low saturation. It creates a serious, earthy mood and works well for coffee, chocolate, tobacco, or vintage-inspired visual weight.
Is #5e341b readable on white or black?
#5e341b 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.