#5E4D50 Hex Color
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Muted and shadowy, #5e4d50 is a dark pink with gray-brown undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, intimate mood suited to moody branding, fashion, cosmetics, and romance. Use it as a supporting tone or dark interface background; white text reads clearly at about 7.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #5e4d50.
Questions about #5e4d50
What is #5e4d50 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e4d50 is rgb(94, 77, 80), in HSL hsl(349, 10%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 15%, 63%.
What colors pair well with #5e4d50?
Pair #5e4d50 with cream, charcoal, dusty rose, or muted sage for balanced palettes; warm neutrals soften its shadowy depth, while a pale green adds restrained contrast without overpowering its dusty pink character.
Is #5e4d50 warm or cool?
#5e4d50 reads as a muted, warm-leaning pink because its red and brown undertones outweigh its grayness, while its low saturation keeps the overall effect quiet and restrained rather than bright or visibly warm.
Is #5e4d50 readable on white or black?
#5e4d50 has a 7.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.65:1 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.