#5E3836 Hex Color
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This dusty, matte maroon carries a heavy, muted quality that anchors dark design palettes. Because of its intense, unsaturated character, #5e3836 works best as a grounding base rather than a highlight. It pairs beautifully with soft creams or desaturated teals to avoid a muddy appearance. The hex code #5e3836 offers excellent contrast for white text, making it a functional choice for readable, moody interfaces.
Questions about #5e3836
What is #5e3836 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e3836 is rgb(94, 56, 54), in HSL hsl(3, 27%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 43%, 63%.
What colors pair best with #5e3836?
Use #5e3836 alongside soft, off-white creams or desaturated teals to highlight its warm undertones while preventing a muddy final look. Combining it with high-contrast neutral backgrounds ensures your text remains perfectly legible in moody or minimalist interface designs.
Is #5e3836 readable on white or black?
#5e3836 has a 10.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.09:1 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.