#561308 Hex Color
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Far darker than a true red, #561308 is a deep maroon laced with brown. Its low lightness keeps the mood heavy, so it fits wine branding, autumn themes, and dark layouts. White text sits on it at a strong 14.1:1 contrast. Use the hex code as a dominant base and lift it with cream or terracotta accents.
Questions about #561308
What is #561308 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #561308 is rgb(86, 19, 8), in HSL hsl(8, 83%, 18%) and in CMYK 0%, 78%, 91%, 66%.
What colors pair well with #561308?
Cream and terracotta lift #561308 without fighting its warmth, while olive keeps the palette earthy. Save brighter reds and pinks for small accents, since they can look harsh against this muted maroon.
Is #561308 readable on white or black?
#561308 has a 14.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.49:1 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.