#560F09 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #560f09 is a warm reddish brown with maroon depth and low lightness. This hex code brings seriousness, mystery, and restrained intensity to formal layouts, wine branding, autumn palettes, and moody backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with warm cream or as a focused accent; white text has about 14.3:1 contrast for readable type.
Questions about #560f09
What is #560f09 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #560f09 is rgb(86, 15, 9), in HSL hsl(5, 81%, 19%) and in CMYK 0%, 83%, 90%, 66%.
What colors pair well with #560f09?
#560f09 pairs well with warm cream, muted sage, dusty pink, or charcoal because its dark, muted red-brown base needs lighter or softened partners to avoid a dense, heavy result. Cream creates a polished editorial contrast.
Is #560f09 readable on white or black?
#560f09 has a 14.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.46:1 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.