#541F1E Hex Color
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#541f1e is a dark, muted red with warm brown undertones and a dusty, low-saturation finish. Its serious, moody character suits wine branding, autumn palettes, formal layouts, and dramatic backgrounds. Use it as a strong supporting tone with cream or faded gold, while white text remains highly readable. The hex code for this color is #541f1e.
Questions about #541f1e
What is #541f1e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #541f1e is rgb(84, 31, 30), in HSL hsl(1, 47%, 22%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 64%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #541f1e?
Cream, faded gold, and warm off-white pair well with #541f1e because they lift its dark, muted red base while echoing its earthy warmth, making the palette feel polished and suitable for wine-inspired, autumnal, or formal design. Keep brighter accents limited to preserve its grounded character.
Does #541f1e look warm or cool?
#541f1e reads as a warm color because its muted red base is pulled toward brown, not blue, giving the shade an earthy undertone and keeping it from feeling bright or playful. That warmth creates a serious, grounded mood for wine labels, editorial layouts, and dramatic backgrounds.
Is #541f1e readable on white or black?
#541f1e has a 13.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.59:1 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.