#5E3436 Hex Color
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Dark maroon with a dusty, muted finish. #5e3436 reads warm and understated, closer to dried wine than fire-engine red, which suits autumn palettes, formal branding, and moody backgrounds. Its low saturation keeps energy in check, so treat it as a supporting tone or base rather than an accent. The hex code #5e3436 carries white text at about 10.4:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #5e3436
What is #5e3436 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e3436 is rgb(94, 52, 54), in HSL hsl(357, 29%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 43%, 63%.
What colors pair well with #5e3436?
Is #5e3436 a warm or cool color?
#5e3436 reads warm. Its red base and low saturation give it a mellow, dried-clay warmth rather than the sharp heat of a vivid red, which is why it suits wine branding, romance, and formal design.
Is #5e3436 readable on white or black?
#5e3436 has a 10.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.02:1 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.