#561010 Hex Color
A serious, heavy, and moody oxblood red
This dark, desaturated oxblood feels heavy and serious. It works best as a moody background or a 10% accent rather than for dense blocks of text. Pair it with soft cream tones to lighten the aesthetic. White text reads perfectly against the hex code #561010, creating striking results for UI designs or luxury branding.
Questions about #561010
What is #561010 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #561010 is rgb(86, 16, 16), in HSL hsl(0, 69%, 20%) and in CMYK 0%, 81%, 81%, 66%.
What colors pair best with #561010 for a professional look?
Soft cream tones and warm off-whites provide the best contrast for #561010 because they lighten the aesthetic without clashing. Avoid stark, bright white if you want a softer, more sophisticated look that feels intentional and balanced in your layout.
Is #561010 suitable for large blocks of text?
This color is far too dark and desaturated for body text or large blocks, as it lacks the necessary contrast against standard backgrounds. It is best reserved for accent elements, borders, or high-impact graphical backgrounds in luxury UI design.
Is #561010 readable on white or black?
#561010 has a 14.21:1 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.