#561321 Hex Color
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#561321 is a dark, muted maroon-red with warm wine undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood, while its red base adds passion and urgency. Use it as a dominant background for luxury, autumn, or formal branding, pairing it with cream or soft gold. The hex code #561321 supports white body text with about 13.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #561321
What is #561321 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #561321 is rgb(86, 19, 33), in HSL hsl(347, 64%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 78%, 62%, 66%.
What colors pair well with #561321?
Pair #561321 with cream, soft gold, warm beige, or muted blush to soften its depth; use charcoal or deep navy sparingly for layered, formal palettes that preserve the maroon’s warm, wine-like character.
Is #561321 warm or cool?
#561321 reads as a warm color because its maroon base leans toward red and carries wine-like undertones. Its low lightness adds a serious, intimate mood, making it useful for luxury accents, autumn themes, and formal visual identities.
Is #561321 readable on white or black?
#561321 has a 13.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.51:1 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.