#53241F Hex Color
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Far from a bright fire-engine red, #53241f is a dark maroon with dusty, ashy undertones. Its low saturation and deep lightness give it a gloomy, mellow warmth that suits moody backgrounds and wine branding. Treat it as a dominant base rather than an accent, since it can turn muddy next to brighter hues. The hex code #53241f pairs well with muted golds and warm creams.
Questions about #53241f
What is #53241f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #53241f is rgb(83, 36, 31), in HSL hsl(6, 46%, 22%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 63%, 67%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #53241f?
Muted golds, sage, and warm creams flatter its dusty warmth without clashing. Skip bright reds and oranges, which make it read muddy by comparison.
Is #53241f readable on white or black?
#53241f has a 12.80:1 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.