#520000 Hex Color
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This dark, near-black red carries an intense, serious mood. Because #520000 sits so low in brightness, it works best as a moody background or a subtle accent rather than for large blocks of text. Pair it with soft cream or muted gold to cut its severity. This hex code offers excellent contrast for white text, making it a reliable choice for dark mode UI designs.
Questions about #520000
What is #520000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #520000 is rgb(82, 0, 0), in HSL hsl(0, 100%, 16%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 100%, 68%.
Does #520000 work well for website text?
This deep red generally fails accessibility standards when used as body text against most backgrounds, as it lacks sufficient contrast ratio. It is significantly more effective as a sophisticated, high-contrast dark background color with white or light, muted cream text overlays.
What colors pair best with the intensity of #520000?
To soften its severity, pair #520000 with desaturated neutrals like warm gray or muted gold for an elegant, high-contrast look. These combinations cut through the darkness of the red without creating the harsh, vibrating effect often seen when pairing it with bright, saturated colors.
Is #520000 readable on white or black?
#520000 has a 15.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.35:1 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.