#5E5537 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #5e5537 blends yellow with gray and earthy brown undertones. Its low saturation gives layouts a serious, weathered mood. Use it for outdoor branding, military-inspired graphics, construction materials, or nature-led packaging. As a dark background, it supports white text at about a 7.4:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #5e5537.
Questions about #5e5537
What is #5e5537 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e5537 is rgb(94, 85, 55), in HSL hsl(46, 26%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 41%, 63%.
What colors pair well with #5e5537?
#5e5537 pairs well with warm neutrals, muted terracotta, sage, cream, and dusty blue, which balance its dark yellow-brown base while keeping the overall palette earthy, controlled, and visually balanced. Use lighter tones for larger areas and deeper shades as accents.
Does #5e5537 look warm or cool?
#5e5537 reads as a warm, earthy neutral because its yellow component and brown undertones outweigh the cooling effect of its gray, though its low saturation keeps the warmth restrained and understated. It feels grounded rather than bright, making it useful for aged or utilitarian designs.
Is #5e5537 readable on white or black?
#5e5537 has a 7.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.83:1 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.