#5E4625 Hex Color
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Dark brown with a dusty, muted finish. #5e4625 is low in both saturation and lightness, so it reads warm but subdued rather than rich. It holds up best as a supporting tone or background for cream and off-white text, which reaches about 8.8:1 contrast. Expect it in coffee branding, vintage packaging, and moody layouts. The hex code is #5e4625.
Questions about #5e4625
What is #5e4625 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e4625 is rgb(94, 70, 37), in HSL hsl(35, 44%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 61%, 63%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5e4625?
Cream, soft beige, and muted sage sit comfortably beside it, while a burnt orange or deep teal accent adds lift without clashing. Skip bright saturated hues, which make it look muddy.
Is #5e4625 readable on white or black?
#5e4625 has a 8.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.37:1 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.