#531509 Hex Color
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#531509 is a dark, muted red with warm brown undertones, giving layouts a serious, dense, traditional feel. The hex code works well as a dominant background for moody branding, wine labels, formal interfaces, and autumn palettes. Its low lightness can look heavy across large areas, but white text reaches about 14.2:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #531509
What is #531509 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #531509 is rgb(83, 21, 9), in HSL hsl(10, 80%, 18%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 89%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #531509?
Pair #531509 with charcoal, soft cream, or muted ochre for a grounded palette; use lighter partners for separation because its low lightness can make adjacent dark tones merge in small layouts.
Is #531509 readable on white or black?
#531509 has a 14.19:1 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.