#521717 Hex Color
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This deep, unsaturated red brings a moody and serious weight to a palette. Due to its extreme darkness, white text stands out with sharp clarity against the hex code #521717. Use this shade as a grounding accent rather than a full background to prevent a muddy appearance. It pairs effectively with soft creams or muted golds for a restrained, formal look.
Questions about #521717
What is #521717 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #521717 is rgb(82, 23, 23), in HSL hsl(0, 56%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 72%, 72%, 68%.
How do I use #521717 effectively in a design?
Is #521717 readable on white or black?
#521717 has a 14.05:1 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.