#5C4B43 color
The hex color #5C4B43 is a dark, grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 36.1% red, 29.4% green and 26.3% blue (92, 75, 67).
Its hue angle is 19°, with 16% saturation and 31% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 18% magenta, 27% yellow and 64% black.
The closest named color is Lynx (#604D47), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.26:1).
#5C4B43 color codes
| HEX | #5C4B43 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(92, 75, 67) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(36.1%, 29.4%, 26.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(19, 16%, 31%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(19, 27%, 36%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 18%, 27%, 64%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(33.38, 5.76, 7.46) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(33.38, 9.42, 52.29) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(7.943, 7.713, 6.379) | |
| Decimal | 6048579 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #5C4B43, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #5C4B43 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.54:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.26:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #5C4B43 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.26:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.54:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #5C4B43 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4f4c42Protanopia
no red cones#535043Deuteranopia
no green cones#614849Tritanopia
no blue cones#4e4e4eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5c4b43; }
.text { color: #5c4b43; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5c4b43; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(92 75 67 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5c4b43, #5c5843); }
Similar colors
#604d47Lynx#635147Umber#60504bChocolate Pretzel#574a47Molasses#5e4a47Mustang#675850Squirrel’s Cache#605244Volcanic Island#554747Chinotto
Questions
- What color is #5C4B43?
- #5C4B43 is a dark, grayish orange, closest to the named color Lynx. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #5C4B43?
- The RGB value is 92, 75, 67: 92 red, 75 green and 67 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #5C4B43?
- The complementary color is #43545C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5C4B43?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.54:1 and white text 8.26:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.