#5E4238 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #5e4238 is a reddish brown with dusty, ashy undertones and very low saturation. Its matte warmth suits vintage branding, coffee packaging, tobacco, chocolate, and moody editorial layouts. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or pale sage rather than a full-page background, where it can feel heavy. White text provides about 9.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #5e4238.
Questions about #5e4238
What is #5e4238 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e4238 is rgb(94, 66, 56), in HSL hsl(16, 25%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 40%, 63%.
What colors pair well with #5e4238?
Does #5e4238 look warm or cool?
#5e4238 reads as a warm color because its brown base carries a muted red undertone, while its dusty, ashy quality keeps that warmth restrained and earthy rather than bright or fiery.
Is #5e4238 readable on white or black?
#5e4238 has a 9.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.31:1 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.