#501E25 Hex Color
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Somewhere between merlot and dried blood, #501e25 is a dark maroon with dusty, warm undertones. Its low saturation keeps it mellow instead of fiery, which suits wine branding, autumn palettes, and moody backgrounds. White text passes easily on it at about 13.5:1 contrast. As a dominant base, it flatters muted golds and sage greens.
Questions about #501e25
What is #501e25 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #501e25 is rgb(80, 30, 37), in HSL hsl(352, 45%, 22%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 54%, 69%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #501e25?
Muted gold, dusty sage, and warm cream all flatter #501e25, especially in wine branding or autumn palettes. Because the color is dark and low in saturation, pair it with lighter tones so it does not turn muddy.
Is #501e25 readable on white or black?
#501e25 has a 13.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.55:1 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.