#521513 Hex Color
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Deep and unsaturated, #521513 sits in the darker range of red, offering a serious, mood-setting presence. This shade excels as a background color for moody, high-end branding where intensity matters. The hex code #521513 provides excellent contrast for white text, ensuring strong readability. Avoid using it as a primary element in small, crowded designs, as it can appear muddy without light, airy pairings.
Questions about #521513
What is #521513 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #521513 is rgb(82, 21, 19), in HSL hsl(2, 62%, 20%) and in CMYK 0%, 74%, 77%, 68%.
How should I use #521513 in branding design?
Use #521513 as a grounding base for minimalist or luxury branding to establish a serious, high-end mood. It works most effectively as a dark background color for white typography, as the deep saturation demands light, airy accents to prevent the overall design from feeling too heavy.
Is #521513 readable on white or black?
#521513 has a 14.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.47:1 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.