#5F4C44 color
The hex color #5F4C44 is a dark, grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 37.3% red, 29.8% green and 26.7% blue (95, 76, 68).
Its hue angle is 18°, with 17% saturation and 32% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 20% magenta, 28% yellow and 63% black.
The closest named color is Lynx (#604D47), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.07:1).
#5F4C44 color codes
| HEX | #5F4C44 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(95, 76, 68) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(37.3%, 29.8%, 26.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(18, 17%, 32%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(18, 28%, 37%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 20%, 28%, 63%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(34.02, 6.63, 7.78) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(34.02, 10.22, 49.56) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(8.347, 8.019, 6.576) | |
| Decimal | 6245444 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #5F4C44, 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 #5F4C44 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.6:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.07:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #5F4C44 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.07:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.6:1 | 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 #5F4C44 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#514e43Protanopia
no red cones#555244Deuteranopia
no green cones#64494aTritanopia
no blue cones#505050Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5f4c44; }
.text { color: #5f4c44; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5f4c44; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(95 76 68 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5f4c44, #5f5944); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #5F4C44?
- #5F4C44 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 #5F4C44?
- The RGB value is 95, 76, 68: 95 red, 76 green and 68 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #5F4C44?
- The complementary color is #44575F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5F4C44?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.6:1 and white text 8.07:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.