#5E5148 Hex Color
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#5e5148 is a dark, muted brown with gray and ashy undertones. Its low saturation gives it a matte, serious feel suited to coffee, tobacco, craft, and vintage branding. Use this hex code as a supporting tone with warm cream or dusty blue, since large areas can feel heavy. White body text remains highly readable at about 7.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #5e5148
What is #5e5148 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e5148 is rgb(94, 81, 72), in HSL hsl(25, 13%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 23%, 63%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5e5148?
#5e5148 pairs well with warm cream for clear contrast and dusty blue for a restrained complementary accent, while muted terracotta adds warmth without making the palette feel overly bright or saturated.
Does #5e5148 read as warm or cool?
#5e5148 reads as a warm-neutral brown because its brown base carries subtle red and yellow warmth, while gray and ashy undertones keep it restrained. That balance gives it a grounded, matte appearance rather than a rich or reddish look.
Is #5e5148 readable on white or black?
#5e5148 has a 7.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.74:1 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.