#501423 Hex Color
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A dim, wine-like red, #501423 feels moody and serious. Because of its extreme darkness and unsaturated tone, it works best as a dominant base for high-contrast branding rather than small body text. Pair this hex code with soft creams or warm metallic golds to keep the look intentional. It provides a grounded, formal alternative to standard bright reds.
Questions about #501423
What is #501423 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #501423 is rgb(80, 20, 35), in HSL hsl(345, 60%, 20%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 56%, 69%.
What colors pair well with #501423?
#501423 works best when balanced by lighter, neutral tones to prevent it from overwhelming a design. Soft creams, warm metallics like gold, or a muted beige help lift the darkness of this wine-like red, creating an intentional and sophisticated contrast.
Is #501423 suitable for body text?
Because #501423 is extremely dark and desaturated, it is not recommended for small body text as it lacks the legibility of standard black or dark gray. Reserve this shade for headlines, borders, or large UI elements where its moody character can shine.
Is #501423 readable on white or black?
#501423 has a 14.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.46:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.