#5E534E Hex Color
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A dark brown shot through with gray, closer to weathered wood than fresh soil. The hex code #5e534e is dim and dusty, which makes it a solid base for moody brand palettes and dark mode UI. White text stays readable on it at about 7.4:1 contrast. Watch for muddiness in large flat areas, and warm it up with muted terracotta accents.
Questions about #5e534e
What is #5e534e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e534e is rgb(94, 83, 78), in HSL hsl(19, 9%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 17%, 63%.
What colors pair well with #5e534e?
Warm, muted accents work best. Try terracotta or olive to bring back warmth, or soft cream for gentle contrast. Bright saturated colors can look harsh against its gray undertone.
Is #5e534e readable on white or black?
#5e534e has a 7.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.82:1 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.