#540003 Hex Color
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Dark and warm, #540003 is a strongly saturated red with a deep maroon cast and very low lightness. Its serious, intense mood suits luxury, wine, sports, and formal branding, especially as a supporting tone or bold accent. The hex code #540003 also works in moody backgrounds, though large areas can feel heavy without lighter contrast.
Questions about #540003
What is #540003 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #540003 is rgb(84, 0, 3), in HSL hsl(358, 100%, 16%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 96%, 67%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #540003?
It pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, muted blush, and brushed gold, which soften its darkness while preserving a rich, formal feel without competing with the strong red saturation of the base. Use cream for breathing room and gold for restrained emphasis.
Is #540003 readable on white or black?
#540003 has a 15.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.37:1 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.