Color swatch image showing #5B3A1E with RGB(91,58,30) values

#5B3A1E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #5B3A1E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#5B3A1E Color Information

#5B3A1E RGB value is (91, 58, 30). The hex color red value is 91, green is 58, and blue is 30. Its HSL format shows a hue of 28°, saturation of 50 percent, and lightness of 24 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 36 percent, 67 percent, 64 percent.

#5B3A1E color swatch
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#5B3A1E Color Meaning

Color #5B3A1E signals stability, reliability, and grounded maturity. #5B3A1E darker earth tone feels rooted and protective. Therefore, color #5B3A1E conveys seriousness without heaviness. Mentally, color #5B3A1E promotes focus and practical thinking. #5B3A1E supports responsibility and long term planning. Because #5B3A1E absorbs rather than reflects attention, #5B3A1E reduces distraction. Symbolically, color #5B3A1E connects to shelter, craftsmanship, and material honesty. #5B3A1E often represents trust built through action. Spiritually, #5B3A1E reflects grounding, inner security, and respect for foundational values.

Color Conversion

Convert #5B3A1E across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#5B3A1E
RGB
rgb(91, 58, 30)
HSL
hsl(28°, 50%, 24%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 36%, 67%, 64%)
HSV
hsv(28°, 67%, 36%)
XYZ
6.0618 5.3440 1.9403
Yxy
5.3440 0.4542 0.4004
Hunter Lab
23.1171 0.2112 0.2643
CIE-Lab
27.6932 11.4346 23.0935

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red91 / 255 (36%)
36%
Green58 / 255 (23%)
23%
Blue30 / 255 (12%)
12%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta36 / 100 (36%)
36%
Yellow67 / 100 (67%)
67%
Key (Black)64 / 100 (64%)
64%

Color Variations

#5B3A1E harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#5B3A1E harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #5B3A1E for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#5B3A1E

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

10.15:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

10.15:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

10.15:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #5B3A1E appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#5B3A1E

protanopia

#4d4c25

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #5B3A1E;

Text Color

color: #5B3A1E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #5B3A1E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #5B3A1E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #5B3A1E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5B3A1E 0%, #3b2614 100%);

#5B3A1E Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #5B3A1E color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.