#52161D Hex Color
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#52161d is a dark maroon with a muted, wine-like depth. Its low saturation keeps it moody rather than loud, which suits luxury packaging, autumn themes, and wine branding. White text reads clearly on top at about 14.1:1 contrast. It can turn muddy in large flat areas, so balance it with brighter accents.
Questions about #52161d
What is #52161d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #52161d is rgb(82, 22, 29), in HSL hsl(353, 58%, 20%) and in CMYK 0%, 73%, 65%, 68%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #52161d?
Warm creams and muted golds flatter #52161d without competing with its depth. Sage and blush pink also work when you want a softer, less formal contrast.
Is #52161d readable on white or black?
#52161d has a 14.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.49:1 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.