#5A574E

#5A574E

Overview

#5A574E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 90, 87, 78, in HSL 45.0°, 7.1%, 32.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 3.3%, 13.3%, 64.7%. The nearest named color is RAL 7010 Tarpaulin Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#5A574E

RGB

90, 87, 78

HSL

45.0, 7.1%, 32.9%

HSV

45.0, 13.3%, 35.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 3.3%, 13.3%, 64.7%

OKLCH

0.4567 0.0148 91.7

Properties

Color Psychology

Dark browns like chocolate and espresso project richness, indulgence, and masculine elegance. They carry the warmth of wood-paneled studies and aged leather, evoking comfort and established tradition. These deep tones suggest solidity, dependability, and mature sophistication.

Design Usage

Dark brown excels as a text color alternative to pure black, providing warmth and reducing visual harshness. It suits coffee roasters, chocolate brands, and heritage accessories with a tradition focus. Pair it with cream, gold, or burnt orange for a luxurious, warm-toned design system.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #5A574E;
color: #5A574E;
border-color: #5A574E;
Nearest Tailwind: Stone 600 #57534E

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.22:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.91:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #5A574E?

RGB(90, 87, 78) · HSL(45.0, 7.1%, 32.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 3.3%, 13.3%, 64.7%)

Does #5A574E meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.22:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #5A574E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #5A574E background; contrast on black is 2.91:1.