#5E360B Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #5e360b is a warm brown with dusty, low-saturation character and a faint red-gold undertone. This hex code brings seriousness, depth, and earthy comfort to backgrounds, vintage layouts, coffee or chocolate packaging, and artisan branding. Use it as a dominant dark base with cream or sage accents; white text remains highly readable at about 10.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #5e360b
What is #5e360b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e360b is rgb(94, 54, 11), in HSL hsl(31, 79%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 88%, 63%.
What colors pair well with #5e360b?
#5e360b pairs well with cream for clear contrast, muted sage for an organic feel, and dusty terracotta for a warmer vintage palette that adds color without overpowering its subdued brown base. Keep brighter tones in smaller areas so the design stays grounded.
Is #5e360b suitable for text and UI backgrounds?
#5e360b works well as a dark background because white text has about a 10.5:1 contrast ratio, exceeding the WCAG AA 4.5:1 requirement for body text at normal sizes by a comfortable margin. Test colored text and small interface details separately.
Is #5e360b readable on white or black?
#5e360b has a 10.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.00:1 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.