RAL 8011 Nut Brown

#5B3A29

RAL color

Nut Brown (#5B3A29) is a deep, rich warm brown from the RAL Classic system, evoking the shell colours of hazelnuts, chestnuts, and walnuts with a warm, toasty depth. Used in furniture coatings, wooden window frames, and door finishes, it serves as a reliable, traditional wood-tone colour that reads as both natural and refined. The depth and saturation give it a grounded, trustworthy quality well-suited to classic and heritage design aesthetics.

Color Values

HEX

#5B3A29

RGB

91, 58, 41

HSL

20.4, 37.9%, 25.9%

HSV

20.4, 54.9%, 35.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 36.3%, 54.9%, 64.3%

OKLCH

0.3829 0.0544 47.9

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: #5B3A29;
color: #5B3A29;
border-color: #5B3A29;
Nearest Tailwind: Yellow 950 #422006

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

10.09:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.08:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #5B3A29?

RGB(91, 58, 41) · HSL(20.4, 37.9%, 25.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 36.3%, 54.9%, 64.3%)

Does #5B3A29 meet WCAG contrast on white?

10.09:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #5B3A29?

Use FFFFFF text on a #5B3A29 background; contrast on black is 2.08:1.