#5E5D45 Hex Color
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A dark, muted yellow-olive tone with low saturation and a matte, ashy finish. The hex code #5e5d45 is suited to moody backgrounds, supporting elements, and outdoor or organic branding. Its earthy gray undertone feels serious and understated, while white text reaches about 6.7:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #5e5d45
What is #5e5d45 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e5d45 is rgb(94, 93, 69), in HSL hsl(58, 15%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 27%, 63%.
What colors pair well with #5e5d45?
#5e5d45 pairs well with burgundy and terracotta, which add warmth without fighting its muted yellow-olive base; charcoal can reinforce the subdued mood, while cream provides softer contrast for editorial layouts and packaging.
Is #5e5d45 readable on white or black?
#5e5d45 has a 6.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.12:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.