#5E472D Hex Color
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Close to dark roast coffee grounds, #5e472d is a muted brown with a dusty, tobacco-like warmth. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, and white text behind it hits about 8.7:1 contrast, enough for small body copy. Let it act as the dominant base in vintage or artisan palettes, where softer creams keep it from reading flat.
Questions about #5e472d
What is #5e472d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e472d is rgb(94, 71, 45), in HSL hsl(32, 35%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 52%, 63%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5e472d?
Cream, oatmeal, and sage keep #5e472d from feeling heavy, while a muted teal adds a cooler counterpoint. Avoid bright saturated colors, which make its dusty warmth turn muddy.
Is #5e472d readable on white or black?
#5e472d has a 8.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.41:1 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.