#5F4B46 Hex Color
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A dark, dusty red pulled almost to grey, #5f4b46 reads more like earthy brown than true red. Its low saturation gives it a muted, matte mood that suits moody backgrounds and supporting tones, though it can turn muddy when used on large areas. White text passes AA on it at about 8.1:1 contrast. The hex code #5f4b46 works well with cream or dusty pink accents.
Questions about #5f4b46
What is #5f4b46 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5f4b46 is rgb(95, 75, 70), in HSL hsl(12, 15%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 26%, 63%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5f4b46?
#5f4b46 flatters soft, dusty tones like sage, muted blush, and warm cream, which lift its grey undertones without clashing. Avoid vivid reds or oranges nearby, since they expose how dull this shade really is.
Is #5f4b46 readable on white or black?
#5f4b46 has a 8.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.58:1 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.