#5F5551 Hex Color
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This ashy, dark brown carries a heavy, serious weight. Because it is desaturated and dim, #5f5551 works effectively as a subtle background for moody or vintage designs. It pairs well with crisp white text, providing a highly readable 7.2:1 contrast ratio that stands out against its dusty surface. Use this hex code as a base for organic branding where reliability is the priority.
Questions about #5f5551
What is #5f5551 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5f5551 is rgb(95, 85, 81), in HSL hsl(17, 8%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 15%, 63%.
What colors pair best with #5f5551?
Is #5f5551 readable on white or black?
#5f5551 has a 7.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.90:1 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.