#5A511C

Color Details

HEX
#5A511C
RGB
rgb(90, 81, 28)
HSL
hsl(51, 53%, 23%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 10%, 69%, 65%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 7.99:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #5a511c
Contrast 2.63:1 Fail
White on #5a511c
Contrast 7.99:1 AAA
#5a511c on Black
Contrast 2.63:1 Fail
#5a511c on White
Contrast 7.99:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#7b7449
#9c9777
#bdb9a4
#484116
#363111
#24200b

Complement & Analogous

#1c255a
#445a1c
#5a311c

Triadic

#1c5a50
#501c5a

Monochrome

#24200b #363111 #5a511c #9c9777 #bdb9a4 #dedcd2

Analogous

#5a311c #8c6f60 #5a511c #697b49 #445a1c #364816

Complementary Mix

#363111 #5a511c #9c9777 #1c255a #6b7194 #12183b

Nearby Colors

#5a511b
#5a511d
#5a510c
#5a512c

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About #5A511C

#5A511C converts to RGB(90, 81, 28) and HSL(51, 53%, 23%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#5A511C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #5A511C?
RGB: 90, 81, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(90, 81, 28)
Is #5A511C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #5A511C?
Complement: #1c255a.
Does #5A511C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 7.99:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.63:1 (Fails AA).