#520120 Hex Color
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#520120 is an intensely dark, muted red with strong moody undertones. Its shadow-like quality makes it perfect for luxury branding or formal backgrounds where you need high contrast. Pair this hex code with soft off-whites or metallic golds to keep the look sophisticated. Because it is so deep, use it primarily as an accent or a dominant base in dark-mode interfaces to maintain readability.
Questions about #520120
What is #520120 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #520120 is rgb(82, 1, 32), in HSL hsl(337, 98%, 16%) and in CMYK 0%, 99%, 61%, 68%.
What colors pair well with #520120?
This deep, moody shade relies on lighter neutrals to maintain visibility and balance. Pair #520120 with soft creams or metallic golds to create a sophisticated, high-contrast palette that avoids feeling too heavy or closed in.
Is #520120 a good choice for text?
Because #520120 is extremely dark and sits close to black, it is best used as a background or accent color rather than for body text. It will lack sufficient contrast against dark gray or black backgrounds.
Is #520120 readable on white or black?
#520120 has a 15.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.38:1 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.