#5E524C Hex Color
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Muted and dark, #5e524c is a gray-leaning brown with dusty undertones and low saturation. Its serious, secluded mood suits vintage branding, coffee packaging, legal materials, and moody interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or muted sage rather than a full-page background. The hex code #5e524c supports clear white text at about 7.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #5e524c
What is #5e524c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e524c is rgb(94, 82, 76), in HSL hsl(20, 11%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 19%, 63%.
What colors pair well with #5e524c?
The #5e524c hex color pairs well with cream, muted sage, and warm neutral accents, which soften its dark gray-brown base without creating harsh contrast in packaging, editorial layouts, or interfaces. Cream creates the most open, balanced backdrop.
Does #5e524c read as warm or cool?
#5e524c reads as a warm, muted brown because its red channel is higher than its green and blue channels, even though its low saturation gives it a gray, dusty appearance. That balance makes it feel grounded rather than strongly earthy or orange.
Is #5e524c readable on white or black?
#5e524c has a 7.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.78:1 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.