#5E3E17 Hex Color
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Not a rich chocolate or a bright caramel, this dark, dusty brown keeps saturation low and warmth mellow. The hex code #5e3e17 works best as a dominant base in coffee, tobacco, or vintage layouts, where its gloomy depth feels sturdy rather than sad. White text reads clearly on it at about 9.6:1 contrast. Try pairing it with muted sage to cut the muddiness.
Questions about #5e3e17
What is #5e3e17 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e3e17 is rgb(94, 62, 23), in HSL hsl(33, 61%, 23%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 76%, 63%.
What colors pair well with #5e3e17?
Muted sage, dusty teal, and warm cream all sit well against #5e3e17. Its low saturation means neighbors should stay soft too, since vivid accents can overwhelm it.
Is #5e3e17 a warm or cool color?
It reads warm. The strong red and yellow undertones outweigh its dark lightness, so it feels like soil or aged wood rather than ash or charcoal.
Is #5e3e17 readable on white or black?
#5e3e17 has a 9.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.17:1 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.