#52251B Hex Color
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Dark maroon with a dusty, ashy undertone, #52251b reads mellow rather than loud despite its red base. The hex code works well as a dominant base in moody layouts or wine branding, and it pairs nicely with muted sage. White text passes WCAG AA on it at about 12.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #52251b
What is #52251b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #52251b is rgb(82, 37, 27), in HSL hsl(11, 50%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 67%, 68%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #52251b?
#52251b flatters muted sage, warm taupe, and soft cream, which lift its dusty depth without fighting it. For stronger contrast, try a pale apricot or a desaturated teal as an accent.
Is #52251b a warm or cool color?
#52251b is warm. Its red base sits firmly on the warm side of the wheel, though its low saturation and dim lightness keep it mellow instead of fiery.
Is #52251b readable on white or black?
#52251b has a 12.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.63:1 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.