#531111 Hex Color
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#531111 is a dim, unsaturated red with heavy brown undertones. This dark shade projects authority and intensity, making it an excellent choice for luxury branding or formal design layouts. Because it is so deep, it pairs best with cream or soft gold to avoid appearing muddy. The hex code for this moody red is #531111. It provides high contrast when used as a background for white typography.
Questions about #531111
What is #531111 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #531111 is rgb(83, 17, 17), in HSL hsl(0, 66%, 20%) and in CMYK 0%, 80%, 80%, 67%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Why does #531111 appear muddy next to some colors?
#531111 contains heavy brown undertones that clash with vibrant, high-saturation tones like lime or cyan. It requires subdued, earthy partners to maintain its formal and authoritative character, so try pairing it with cream or soft gold instead.
Is #531111 readable on white or black?
#531111 has a 14.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.45:1 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.