#5B542C

Color Details

HEX
#5B542C
RGB
rgb(91, 84, 44)
HSL
hsl(51, 35%, 26%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 8%, 52%, 64%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 7.64:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #5b542c
Contrast 2.75:1 Fail
White on #5b542c
Contrast 7.64:1 AAA
#5b542c on Black
Contrast 2.75:1 Fail
#5b542c on White
Contrast 7.64:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#7c7656
#9d9880
#bdbbab
#494323
#37321a
#242212

Complement & Analogous

#2b325a
#495a2b
#5a3b2b

Triadic

#2b5a53
#532b5a

Monochrome

#242212 #37321a #5b542c #9d9880 #bdbbab #deddd5

Analogous

#5a3b2b #8c766b #5b542c #6d7b55 #495a2b #3a4822

Complementary Mix

#37321a #5b542c #9d9880 #2b325a #757a94 #1c213b

Nearby Colors

#5b542b
#5b542d
#5b541c
#5b543c

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About #5B542C

#5B542C converts to RGB(91, 84, 44) and HSL(51, 35%, 26%). 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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#5B542C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #5B542C?
RGB: 91, 84, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(91, 84, 44)
Is #5B542C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #5B542C?
Complement: #2b325a.
Does #5B542C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 7.64:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.75:1 (Fails AA).