#5E3527 Hex Color
A serious and grounded reddish brown
This muted, reddish-brown tone carries a serious, grounded weight. Because #5e3527 is very unsaturated and dark, it functions best as a supporting background rather than a main focal point. It pairs well with soft creams or warm off-whites to maintain readability. Use this hex code to anchor rustic branding or create mood in photography-heavy interfaces where you need a subtle, reliable dark base.
Questions about #5e3527
What is #5e3527 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e3527 is rgb(94, 53, 39), in HSL hsl(15, 41%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 59%, 63%.
What colors pair best with #5e3527?
Is #5e3527 a good choice for text?
While #5e3527 functions beautifully as a background or graphic accent, it is generally too dark for body text on anything other than a very light cream background. Always check your contrast ratios to ensure legibility remains high for all users.
Is #5e3527 readable on white or black?
#5e3527 has a 10.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.01:1 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.