#5E3735 Hex Color
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This dark, dusty red feels grounded and serious with its warm, earthy undertones. Because it is highly muted, #5e3735 works best as a supporting tone rather than a large background, where it risks appearing muddy. It provides excellent contrast for white text in UI designs. The hex code for this moody, matte shade is #5e3735.
Questions about #5e3735
What is #5e3735 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e3735 is rgb(94, 55, 53), in HSL hsl(3, 28%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 44%, 63%.
How should I use #5e3735 in a user interface?
#5e3735 functions best as a supporting accent rather than a primary background color, as its highly muted nature can appear muddy in large doses. It provides excellent, high-readability contrast when paired with off-white or cream text in web layouts.
What colors pair well with #5e3735?
Is #5e3735 readable on white or black?
#5e3735 has a 10.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.07:1 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.