#5E3F00 Hex Color
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#5e3f00 is a dark, warm brown with a strong golden-yellow undertone and low lightness. Its heavy, earthy presence suggests seriousness, reliability, and comfort, while creating a moody, isolated feel. Use it as a dominant background for coffee, tobacco, organic, or vintage branding. White text achieves about 9.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #5e3f00.
Questions about #5e3f00
What is #5e3f00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e3f00 is rgb(94, 63, 0), in HSL hsl(40, 100%, 18%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 100%, 63%.
What colors pair well with #5e3f00?
#5e3f00 pairs well with cream, muted gold, sage, and terracotta, which balance its deep brown base with lighter, softer, or earthy contrast while preserving its warm, organic character in palettes for packaging and interfaces.
Does #5e3f00 read as a warm or cool color?
#5e3f00 reads as a warm brown because its low lightness carries a strong golden-yellow undertone rather than blue or gray influence, giving it a grounded, serious feel across large backgrounds and smaller accents.
Is #5e3f00 readable on white or black?
#5e3f00 has a 9.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.18:1 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.